Place a row of trotting poles approximately one metre apart flat on the floor, and either lead your horse in-hand or long-rein over them, encouraging him to step over each pole at walk while remaining in rhythm. Your horse’s core muscles will engage every time he picks up his feet. Read more…
Developing your horse’s canter on the lunge helps improve balance and engagement. If your horse tends to rush in canter, by improving his balance he’ll find it easier to slow down and maintain his canter for longer. If he’s a little slow with his inside hind, a balanced canter transition Read more…
When the horse cross-fires, it means that the horse is on two leads: the front two legs are on one lead while the back two legs are on the opposite lead instead of moving in a synchronized way. Lack of balance and muscle control are the main reasons for cross-firing Read more…
Using feeds with protein provided by soybeans, lupins, faba bean or canola meal will give your horse access to good quality sources of protein, which builds muscle. Feeds with one or more of these protein sources are best. How do you build muscle on a horse fast? Riding up and Read more…
Signs of an Unbalanced Horse Your horse runs into a canter. Bulging shoulders. Crooked movements. Picking up the wrong lead. Your horse fails to walk in a straight line. Cross-firing with the hind legs. Leaning on the reins. The saddle slides to one side. What causes a horse to be Read more…
One of the best ways to get hands-on experience is to volunteer with a non-profit horse organization. The most common types are horse rescues and equine therapy centers; both can usually use all the help they can get. How can I get more experience with my horse? Volunteer with a Read more…
Rabies in the horse is a relatively uncommon disease. Every year about 30 to 60 cases of rabies in horses are confirmed in the United States. What does rabies look like in a horse? Horses may bite or strike and become unmanageable in a few hours. They may also have Read more…
Wash the wound thoroughly with cold water. This will also help reduce any swelling. Mild antiseptic solutions such as Hibiscrub are often used to clean the wound edges, but not deep wounds. Copious lavage or irrigation of the wound will wash away visible and microscopic debris and organisms. How do Read more…
Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is appropriate for bites from most species and involving most anatomic locations. Alternatives include clindamycin, doxycycline, fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin and moxifloxacin), or cefuroxime [12]. What antibiotic is used for animal bites? Infected animal bite wounds should be treated with an empiric antimicrobial agent, such as amoxicillin-clavulanate, that is Read more…
Your bite may take as little as 7 days or as long as several months to heal, depending on how bad it is. Taking good care of your wound at home will help it heal and reduce your chance of infection. The doctor has checked you carefully, but problems can Read more…