One way to check a horse’s hearing is to use a brainstem auditory-evoked response test, or BAER test. The test detects the electrical activity in the inner ear and auditory pathways in the brain. The procedure does not require general anesthesia or sedation. How can you tell if a horse Read more…
Peanuts can be eaten alone, mixed into stir-fries, added to salads, and blended into condiments and sauces. But are peanuts safe for animals, such as horses? The good news is that yes, horses can enjoy peanuts too. Can horses be allergic to peanuts? Although they have “nuts” in their name, Read more…
The Arabian horsemen feed honey to their fabulous horses to give strength and stamina – and fertility.” Honey is a soothing, restorative tonic which will give energy and soothe internal inflammations of throat and stomach and reduce coughing. How much honey can I give my horse? Generally, honey contains a Read more…
Honey is 100% safe for your horses to eat. How much honey is safe for horses? But overall, no more than one cup of honey is required or necessary when making horse treats. When buying horse treats, it is a good idea that a bag of horse treats should contain Read more…
Napping often stems from a fundamental problem such as lack of trust, leadership, respect and/or confidence between horse and rider. However, before you put it down to bad behaviour rule out any potential medical causes — such as back pain and poor teeth — and make sure your horse’s tack Read more…
Quercetin, a natural antihistamine, belongs to a group of beneficial plant antioxidants known as flavanoids. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant and immune booster and has been said to be similar to, or more effective than, common NSAIDs in reducing inflammation. What antihistamine can I give my horse? Over the counter Read more…
While tiny amounts of caffeine probably won’t hurt your horse, you should still avoid giving him any foods that have caffeine in it. It’s rare, but it could potentially cause irregular heartbeat problems to arise. Is caffeine harmful to horses? The concentrations of caffeine in the plasma (p < 0.001) Read more…
They will typically be partially on their side, legs folded underneath with chin resting on the ground. Only seldom, and when feeling very comfortable will a horse roll completely out on their side and lay still for several minutes or even longer. What does it mean when a horse lays Read more…
about two to three hours a day. When horses need deep sleep, however, they lie down, usually for a series of short intervals that amount to about two to three hours a day. Do horses need to sleep lying down? Even though they can sleep standing up, scientists think horses Read more…
Average speed You can ride your horse 25 and 35 miles (40 – 56.5 km) without rest when it walks steady. An average trail horse in decent shape can withstand a journey of 50 miles (80.5 km) in one day, while a fit endurance competitor will be able to travel Read more…