The traditional approach to dealing with horses who get their tongue over the bit has been to prevent them from opening their mouths using a tight noseband, fitting a specialised correction bit designed with an extended plate that prevents the tongue from coming over the mouthpiece and, in the disciplines Read more…
The vaccine contains tetanus toxoid. The product is indicated for active immunisation of horses from 6 months of age against tetanus to prevent mortality. The route of administration is intramuscular. Is tetanus vaccine given intramuscular? Administer all diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines (DT, DTaP, Td, and Tdap) by the intramuscular Read more…
Tetanus toxin attacks nerves controlling the muscles of the body. This causes progressively worsening muscular stiffness and spasm. The affected horse will become stiff and have difficulty moving and eating. Which system is affected in tetanus? Tetanus is a serious disease of the nervous system caused by a toxin-producing bacterium. Read more…
The tail is often held out straight and the horse develops an anxious expression because of facial muscle spasm. Any stimulus such as loud sound, bright light or touch can exacerbate the signs. The horse may sweat. In advanced cases the horse will collapse with spasms, convulsions and death from Read more…
Difficulty swallowing may be a sign of dental disease, pain in the esophagus, pain in the back of the mouth or pharynx, or a neurological or muscular abnormality involving the swallowing reflex. How do you treat inability to swallow? Try eating smaller, more frequent meals. Cut your food into smaller Read more…
Many horses become heavy on the bit because the rider isn’t asking for enough impulsion or power. So in this case, you need to “Power Up”! If there isn’t enough energy, chances are that the horse is long in the body, and the hind legs are not underneath the body. Read more…
“Start off at a standstill, and pull out gently, not back, on one rein until the horse bends his neck around without pulling or bracing against the hand. Keep the hand pressure gentle but steady, and as soon as the horse gives to the pressure—even the tiniest little bit—reward him Read more…
Striking occurs when your horse uses its front feet and legs to kick. This kicking can be towards other horses, objects or even people. Many times, striking becomes a habit that can cause dangerous situations for your horse and for yourself. Can a horse kick you with its front legs? Read more…
Individual tricks Tricks can be strap tricks or vault type tricks. Some tricks include the forward fender, layout fender (also known as the Indian Hideaway), one foot stand , spritz stand, shoulder stand, back drag, hippodrome, vault, reverse one foot stand, and spin the horn. What is trick riding called? Read more…
Lipizzan A modern Lipizzan Other names Lipizzaner, Karster Country of origin Developed by the House of Habsburg from Arab, Barb, Spanish and Neapolitan stock. Today associated with the nations of Austria, Croatia, Hungary, and Slovenia. Traits What is dancing with horses called? By Sam Gruet. Newsbeat reporter. For some, Olympic Read more…