Humans also naturally respect horses because they can relate to them. Horses share a similar family structure, can communicate emotions and feel empathy, learn to trust, show stress, thrive in open spaces, require social relationships to be healthy and learn by observation. Do humans and horses have a symbiotic relationship? Read more…
Symptoms of Allergies in Horses The most common allergic reaction in horses is to develop an itchy rash or hives on the skin that cause the horse to scratch or rub against objects. Horses can also experience respiratory symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, wheezing, and nasal discharge. What are common Read more…
Generally, honey contains a high amount of sugar regardless of the type. One tablespoon of honey provides 17 grams of sugar out of a horse’s recommended dose of 40-100 grams of sugar daily. If a horse exceeds this amount, it can cause high blood pressure and even illness. Can horses Read more…
Are bananas good for horse stomach ulcers? Some equestrians say that bananas are good for horses suffering from stomach ulcers, as they are high in phospholipid. However, there is no scientific evidence for such claims. But, in small amounts, bananas do not have any adverse effect, as long as the Read more…
My horses eat banana leaves without any ill effects. They could get too close to my Basjoo and they tore them up. Since then when I trim them up, I just throw the leaves over the fence now. What horses should not eat? There are certain foods which you should Read more…
The seeds of pumpkins and other vine crops contain the substance cucurbitacin, which has been shown to be a deworming compound. Do pumpkin seeds deworm horses? The seeds of pumpkins and many other vine crops are be- lieved to contain a deworming compound called cucurbitacin which has been used to Read more…
Some of the herbs that are proven to be highly effective at expelling or preventing infestation of parasites are peppermint, chamomile, anise, thyme, dulse, neem, elecampane, cinnamon, and garlic. Are pumpkin seeds a natural dewormer for horses? The seeds of pumpkins and many other vine crops are be- lieved to Read more…
The seeds of pumpkins and other vine crops contain the substance cucurbitacin, which has been shown to be a deworming compound. Do pumpkin seeds deworm horses? The seeds of pumpkins and many other vine crops are be- lieved to contain a deworming compound called cucurbitacin which has been used to Read more…
1. Horses who lean on one rein can benefit from a walk “square”. Ride a quarter-pirouette in each corner and a leg-yield, travers or shoulder-fore on each straight side. This will gently manipulate the horse’s body without using the hand. How do you feel contact with a horse? Feeling the Read more…
Carrots – as they are fed to the horse, in a fresh state – are NOT high in sugar or NSC (non-structural carbohydrates). Fresh carrots are – by official human food definition – a low sugar food at less than 5% sugar. Carrots are around 80% water, so any sugar Read more…