Horses will usually avoid eating poisonous plants (they don’t taste very good) as long as there is an abundant supply of good quality hay or pasture available. However, faced with no pasture or hay, a horse might decide to sample one of the poisonous weeds still left standing in the Read more…
Methods of removing horse pasture weeds include hand removal, mowing, and herbicide application, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Hand-weeding can be very effective and is particularly useful for removing poisonous plants, such as poison hemlock, from the pasture. How do you kill weeds in a field? Weeds should Read more…
Classic sunflower seeds, like those consumed at sporting events and used in the bakery industry, are non-oil seeds that aren’t typically fed to horses. Black oil sunflower seeds, or BOSS, are more commonly fed to horses due to their higher oil content, better digestibility, and lower cost. What sunflower seeds Read more…
Fear and stress from use. Lack of biosecurity. Lack of owner knowledge of equine welfare needs. Obesity. The things believed to cause the most suffering for individual horses included: Lack of recognition by owners of pain behavior. Delayed euthanasia. Large worm burdens. Obesity. Being fed diets not suited for horses. Read more…
Clean uncontaminated water is a must for horses. If horses are forced to drink water that is contaminated with dirt, algae or manure/urine they can become sick. What type of water do horses need? All horses should have free access to fresh clean water at all times, with one exception. Read more…
Horses yawn for a wide variety of reasons including excess stress or anticipation, relief from gastrointestinal distress, physical pain or discomfort, or as a social behavior signaling dominance. Your horse may also yawn following a time of quiet or rest. Do horses yawn when bored? Research suggests that yawning in Read more…
Alfalfa hay This legume hay is higher in protein than grass hay. However, it has high calcium to phosphorus ratio, which isn’t suitable for growing horses. What kind of grass hay is best for horses? Grass Hay for Horses Kentucky bluegrass, orchardgrass and timothy are all examples of common grasses Read more…
Sneezing and blowing is a common behavior and is often an indicator of pleasure in horses. Blowing, snorting or sneezing is also a natural response to an irritant (usually dust or plant material) in contact with the sensitive membranes of the nasal passages. Can horses cough? Symptoms of Coughing in Read more…
‘You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink‘ is a proverb which means that you can give someone an opportunity but not force them to take it. What is the origin of the phrase you can lead a horse to water? This metaphoric term dates Read more…
If you choose sanitary menstrual pads, we recommend using them only for short rides as they may cause UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). Tampons are a better choice for equestrians, as long as you can place them correctly so that they don’t cause discomfort while riding. Can you wear pads while Read more…