Capped joints are fluid filled swellings which occur over the dorsal surfaces of the carpi, points of the elbows or plantar surfaces of the hocks. Can you ride a horse with capped hocks? An uncomplicated capped hock is considered to be only a cosmetic problem for the horse, and will Read more…
Natural infection of neorickettsiosis (Potomac horse fever) has not been reported in the donkey but could be replicated experimentally [18]. What are the common diseases in donkeys? Just like horses, donkeys and mules are also susceptible to infection by important virus such as equine infectious anemia (EIA), the eastern, western Read more…
Wet blankets can chill your horse and foster fungal or bacterial infections of the skin. Instead, hang your blanket out in a warm room or under the sun to dry. If outside is an option, hang the blanket inside out, so its underbelly is exposed. Can horse blankets go in Read more…
lush green pasture. Naturally, horses obtain sufficient amounts of vitamin E through lush green pasture. However, this is not a realistic option for all horse owners. Another option to increase vitamin E levels in a deficient animal is through supplementation. What is a good source of vitamin E for horses? Read more…
They come in a range of sizes including 12”, 14”, and all the way up to 18”. Measure, borrow from a friend or ask advice from a trusted professional if you’re unsure of what size your horse would be. Check out Max Corocan’s Equestrian Masterclass, Leg Protection, 101 at equestrianmasterclass.com. Read more…
Feeding flaxseed, or its largely defatted meal linseed, is a time-honored practice in many sales-prep barns. It quickly puts the “bloom” on a horse. This occurs because flaxseed contains the right types of fat for healthy coats and hooves with other benefits. Is linseed good for horses feet? Keeping Hooves Read more…
The yoke is a bar or frame of wood which locks two animals together, one at either end of a bar carried on the withers or strapped to the horns. In some instances, equine teams are fitted with padding that allows them to pull from this type of yoke. What Read more…
When you do meet her she’ll give you an item called the Spectral Steed Whistle, which you can trigger at any time to summon the horse in Elden Ring. It’s listed in your Key Items and can be equipped in the Equipment menu as a Quick Item, like your flasks. Read more…
The hormones in HRT You might have heard that HRT is made from horse urine, which is was in the past. These days the type of oestrogen used is typically 17 beta-estradiol, which is made from yams. Although it’s derived from a root vegetable, this has the same structure as Read more…
??? ?????? ???? – This supplement is designed for equine use only and not meant for human consumption. Are horse vitamins good for humans? Horse supplements are created for horses, taking into account their physiological state and size (on average of 5.88x the body mass of humans). Attempting to take Read more…