Treatment of Epiphysitis in Horses Diet is the most effective method of treatment, and generally decreasing the overall diet to lose weight and slow down growth is advised. A diet restricting grains and sweet foods should be maintained to help your young horse lose weight. How is Epiphysitis treated? Generally, Read more…
Horses normally adjust quickly to wearing a cast. The type of cast will depend on the nature and location of the injury. Full Cast – includes the foot and extends the length of the limb to just below the elbow or stifle. Why can’t you put a cast on a Read more…
The estrous cycle in most mares starts to normalize in late April or early May until August – the normal breeding season for horses. During this time, the mare will have an estrous cycle of 21 days (±3 days). The estrous cycle is composed of two phases: the estrous phase Read more…
The estrus cycle will typically stop when the horse is 20 years old. The heat cycle might stop in some horses when they are lightly younger at 16 or 18 years old. Can a 25 year old mare get pregnant? In general, female horses can breed until they are 25 Read more…
about 22 days. During the breeding season, cycle length is about 22 days with 5-7 days of oestrus. How long does a horse cycle for? approximately three weeksHorses are seasonally polyoestrous and cycle when the daylight is long – spring and summer. A mare’s cycle is approximately three weeks in Read more…
What does it mean exactly to be in season? So-called periods of heat mirror the mare’s ovarian activity. This occurs from April to October in general, and results in a succession of cycles lasting 21 days on average. How do you know when a horse is in season? While each Read more…
Many horses with chronic anhidrosis develop dry, flaky skin, lose hair (especially on the forehead), are fatigued, have a poor appetite and do not consume as much water as usual. Some body areas can continue to sweat, which might be confusing to the horse owner and veterinarian. How do I Read more…
In a typical equine diet, consisting of grasses and cereal grains, lysine is thought to be the first limiting amino acid. What is a limiting nutrient for horses? The most important nutrient in the horse’s diet is one that is rarely added to feeds: water. Though it is often overlooked Read more…
Sea Horse hails from Hong Kong and is one of the most popular budget mattresses in Singapore. The Sea Horse Crystal mattress seems to be made entirely of a high-density PU Foam. What is inside the mattress? It is usually made from materials which are intended to provide comfort to Read more…
Steps to Pressure Washing Your Horse Blanket Choose a warm day when you expect a few sunny days. Lay your blanket on the ground and brush away any obvious dirt and mud with a dry broom or brush. Use your pressure washer to thoroughly clean the mud, dirt, and sweat Read more…