In horses, normal urine is cloudy due to the presence of calcium carbonate crystals and mucus. Diets with excess amounts of phosphorus and/or calcium cause most urinary stones. What causes cloudy urine in horses? Horses tend to absorb excessive calcium from the intestine and then eliminate it via urine, which Read more…
Mediumweight rugs are either 150g, 200g or 250g and will provide your horse with a nice level of warmth. Medium rugs contain a good amount of fill to keep your horse warm, while not being too heavy to cause any overheating. Heavyweight rugs are 300g + and are the best Read more…
A blanket clip is when the hair is left on the upper half of the back, protecting the loins and hindquarters. This is perfect for those horses which are worked regularly and are stabled at night. The blanket clip involves removing the horse’s coat from all of the neck and Read more…
Modern day Warlander: Bred as a modern sport horse, Warlanders have a particular flair for dressage and also excel at driving, classical riding, modern equitation, western riding and reining, and many other disciplines besides. Is a Warlander a Warmblood? The Warlander is a horse of Baroque type, produced by crossing Read more…
Approximately 80% of reported cancers in horses are associated with the skin or the tissue layer beneath the skin. The three most commonly reported cancers in horses are squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma and sarcoid tumors. What can cause cancer in horses? Some research suggests that the bovine papillomavirus (which causes Read more…
M-T-G is the short name for Shapley’s Mane Tail and Groom. M-T-G is a type of horse grooming liquid that is designed to improve hair quality and treat skin conditions. What is MTG used for in horses? Today, M-T-G is used on animals, and horse owners in particular use it Read more…
Gastritis is the general term used to describe inflammation and/or irritation of the stomach lining. Gastritis is always a symptom of an underlying condition, thus effective management relies on first identifying the underlying pathology. What are the warning signs of gastritis? Symptoms Gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in Read more…
Horse manure is very fibrous, rots down quickly and is regarded as being useful for heavy clay soils because of its fibre content. It also works well on sandy soils. It can be incorporated into the soil, or used as a mulch to about 5cm (2″) thick. What is the Read more…
The betting term ‘pony’ means to stake £25 on the outcome of an event. It is mainly used by punters who bet on horse racing although it can be applied to any sport. Pony is a British English slang betting term for a £25 bet. For instance, ‘Sam wagered a Read more…
The adult horses, the stomach secretes approximately 1.5 liters of gastric juice hourly and acid output ranges from 4 to 60 mmoles hydrochloric acid per hour. The pH of gastric contents ranges from 1.5 to 7.0, depending on region measured. Do horses have stomach acid? Horses’ stomachs secrete hydrochloric acid Read more…