Treatment: Antihistamines or corticosteroids may help ease the itch and inflammation, providing relief to the itchy horse; antibiotics or antimicrobial shampoos can help prevent secondary infections. Pentoxifylline can be used to decrease skin reactivity, and in some cases allergy serum is worth trying. What soothes itchy skin in horses? Soothing Read more…
about 350°. Horse eyes are among the largest of any land mammal, and are positioned on the sides of the head (that is, they are positioned laterally). This means horses have a range of vision of about 350°, with approximately 65° of this being binocular vision and the remaining 285° Read more…
Their range of vision is about 300 degrees, except for an area of about three feet directly in front of and six feet behind them. binocular, just like humans, and he gains some depth perception. In order to bring objects into focus, the horse will move his head up or Read more…
A rig is an entire male horse with no signs of external testicles so appears to be a gelding; but one or two testicles are still present, producing testosterone. A rig behaves like a stallion and, potentially, may be fertile. Can a cryptorchid horse still breed? Cryptorchid testes are incapable Read more…
A gelding is termed “proud cut” if the horse has been castrated, but all or a part of a testis remains after castration. This can happen when one testis has not fully descended into the scrotum (cryptorchid) when the castration is performed. Why would you proud cut a horse? Castration Read more…
A UV sheet with a neck cover in combination with a UV protectant spray will provide your horse with the best protection from the sun. Minimize Sun Exposure. This is the only method that can almost completely prevent the sun-bleaching of your horse’s coat. How can I darken my horses Read more…
Bermudagrass, which is a common grass variety, will be cheaper than alfalfa, which is a variety of legume hay. How do you save money on hay? Buy in Bulk: A large shipment of hay is nearly always cheaper than multiple smaller ones because of transport costs. If you have the Read more…
There are two main types of hay available to feed horses and cattle. Whether they are in Round Bales or Square bales. Lucerne Hay and Grass Hay being the most popular. Lucerne Hay is a favourite hay for horses and contains ample protein (between 15% – 18%). What hay is Read more…
5 steps to a brilliant coat Feed a balanced diet. Many nutrients including protein, copper, zinc and vitamin A have a direct impact on the health and shine of your horse’s coat. Add oils to the diet. Feed feeds known to darken coats. Stay on top of worms. Brush! What Read more…
The horse’s mane, tail head, and legs are prone to accumulating dander and buildup. You can break down grunge and waxy buildup with raw apple cider vinegar. Mix one cup of raw apple cider vinegar with one gallon of warm water. Let your stans for five minutes, then scrub and Read more…