Sizing Chart Size Across Poll Ear Circumference Sm. Pony 13″ 7.5″ Lg. Pony 15″ 8″ Cob 16″ 8.5″ Horse 17″ 9″ How do you measure a horse for an ear bonnet? Ear Size: How to measure your horse’s ear Please measure on the back side of the ear, from the Read more…
Horse flies are larger than deer flies, with some species (e.g., the black horse fly) reaching two inches in length. The smaller species are black or gray in color and often have brilliant green eyes. Is a horsefly the same as a deer fly? Horse flies range in size from Read more…
Horses stand on their third finger, with the lateral splints being remnants of fingers two and three. But each of those splints have ridges on the bottom sides, which the experts suggest are the remainders of the lost digits one and five (think your thumb and pinky). The rear feet Read more…
If a horse is ‘supplemented’ for a race, it is entered into the race at a late stage, known as the ‘supplementary stage’, after the original entry stage. Supplementary entries typically involve a substantial fee, which must be paid by connections before their horse can run in the race in Read more…
The lateral palmar nerve of the horse joins the palmar branch of the ulnar nerve at the carpus and can be blocked at the level of the proximal end of the splint bone. Where is the radial nerve on a horse? Radial nerve paralysis occurs when a kick or other Read more…
A benefit of a paddock paradise is that you do not need a huge tract of land. Many horse owners can easily design fully functional track paddocks on as little at 2 or 3 acres of land for 2 to 4 horses. What is Paddock Paradise system? A simple track Read more…
INFORMATION FOR HORSE OWNERS UlcerGard is intended for use in healthy horses. If you notice any signs of illness prior to or during the use of this product, consult your veterinarian for appropriate diagnosis and treatment recommendations. UlcerGard may be used in horses that weigh at least 600 lbs. What Read more…
Depending on the type of bit, they are either attached to the mouthpiece or the shanks. The rings are also attached to the cheekpieces of the bridle and the reins, which connect them to the rider’s hands. There are two different types of bit rings: loose and fixed. What holds Read more…
Epinephrine Injection Indications For emergency use only in treating anaphylactoid shock in sheep, swine, cattle, horses, dogs and cats. Can you give a horse epinephrine? If you think that your horse is having an anaphylactic reaction, seek emergency veterinary assistance immediately. A veterinarian can give intravenous injections of epinephrine and Read more…
the pancreas. In response to feeding, insulin is secreted by the pancreas into the blood stream. Where is insulin produced in horses? All the cells of the body use glucose as their main fuel source for day-to-day activities. This glucose is obtained from food sources as in steaks and rice Read more…