Bar plates indicate the horse has had hoof and or foot issues and many punters often see this as a red flag to back them. They are used to stop the hoof shifting during the run as they are a fully enclosed plate around the hoof. What do blinkers do Read more…
When you are trying to manage a nuisance animal, the first step always is to remove sources of food, water, and shelter. Go through your barn and make sure there’s no way for possums to get into the hay or into the feed storage area. Never leave cat food out. Read more…
Yellow Horseshoe Balloon While the Yellow Horseshoe Balloon has the best single-balloon double-jump item in the game. Something to consider is that the Bundle of Balloons provides a Cloud, Blizzard, and Sandstorm jump, all in one accessory. None of the Horseshoe Balloons can be crafted with an Obsidian Horseshoe. Is Read more…
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease found in many animals. It is zoonotic, which means it can also be spread to humans. Horses become infected when mucus membranes (in their eyes, mouth, and nose) or cuts and scratches on the legs contact infected urine or blood. Can leptospirosis be cured in Read more…
smooth leather. Many riding shoes and boots are traditionally made of smooth leather – the elegant look due to the smooth and shiny material is mainly popular in English riding. Rough leather elements are especially popular for stable boots and also for western boots, as it gives the shoes a Read more…
When I hear horses are flat they may actually have muscle soreness and may not being willing or capable of moving with the vigour or intensity that you desire for them. After a period of rest or an increase in intensity of the work muscles will need to develop or Read more…
When a foal is born, the hoof soles are made up of fleshy tentacles called perionychium. The purpose of the perionychium is to protect the mare while the foal is in the womb, and allow smooth entry into the birth canal and out of the mare. Are baby horses born Read more…
It’s way easier to get thrush, or seedy toe, or any number of other hoof maladies under control if they’re caught early in the process. Cleaning those hooves out lets you find the problem and treat it before it becomes an expensive, frog-eroding disaster. Why is it important to check Read more…
Introduction. Summer eczema (Queensland itch, sweet itch) is a seasonally recurring allergic skin disease of the horse. It is the most common allergic skin disease and one of the commonest dermatologic diagnoses in the horse [1,2]. How do you treat eczema in horses? Corticosteroids are the most useful treatment for Read more…
Hemp animal bedding is made from the soft core of the Hemp plant stem, producing very soft, warm bedding that absorbs four times its weight. This increase in soaking capacity will keep your horses dry longer than horse bedding made from wood shavings or straw. What is the most comfortable Read more…