How to Behave in and Around the Barn #1 Maintain a clean and tidy stable. #2 Create a calm and positive atmosphere. #3 Use a friendly tone of voice. #4 Pay attention to the mood of the horse and the tension in its body. #5 Be a confident and fair Read more…
Their behaviors can be unpredictable, especially if they aren’t well trained or experience abuse or neglect. Many people become fearful of horses after a scary or traumatic experience, such as being: Thrown from a horse. Bitten, stepped on or kicked by a horse. Can horses sense fear in a person? Read more…
There are various essential oils that are beneficial to horses, including lavender, tea tree, basil, eucalyptus, bergamot, frankincense, geranium, and chamomile. As it is for people, lavender is very calming for horses. What scent calms horses? lavenderIf you’ve ever lit a scented candle to help yourself relax after a long Read more…
Herbs to Calm Horses: Catnip for your horse. Catnip is useful for calming the nerves and helping with anemia. Chamomile for your horse. Chamomile is one of the best-known herbs and its sedative qualities are helpful for nervousness. Hops for your horse. Valerian for your horse. What can you give Read more…
Gypsy Vanner. The Gypsy Cob, also known as the Traditional Gypsy Cob, Irish Cob, Gypsy Horse, Gypsy Vanner, or Tinker Horse is a type or breed of domestic horse from the islands Great Britain and Ireland. Is a Gypsy Cob a Clydesdale? Although no written records of the breed’s lines Read more…
Two recently published studies reported that feeding alfalfa chaff increased the incidence and/ or severity of glandular ulcers. Why is alfalfa good for horses with ulcers? Horses benefit from alfalfa hay Alfalfa has become popular for the management of gastric ulcers. Alfalfa’s high calcium content is responsible for its potential Read more…
Do not be afraid to feed alfalfa! Alfalfa is a great way to increase the protein level of most forage sources. Feeding an alfalfa/grass hay mix is a great source of hay for that ‘hard keeper’ or that horse that is still growing or in training. What is best to Read more…
Recommended daily dosage for a 1,000 lb horse is 2 scoops. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Healthy Weight is supportive in many ways including allergy response, and skin, coat, gastric, and muscle health. For horses that need to gain weight, Healthy Weight provides calories in addition to forage. How much Read more…
We know from several studies that including a couple pounds of alfalfa hay per feeding will have a really nice buffering effect and we’ve seen reduced ulcer sores. It’s due to the calcium content, and the magnesium and protein levels as well. Can horses with ulcers have alfalfa? Include alfalfa Read more…
Stallions (male horses) defend their territory and protect their mares (female horses) by lashing out with their front feet. Wild horses live in open country, where they feed on grasses and other plants. Are male horses aggressive? Most people are familiar with the idea of a male horse or stallion, Read more…