Unless you’re in a show or taking lessons where they are mandatory in order to participate, there’s usually no law that says you must wear a helmet if you ride, the way there is for motorcycle riders. Do you need a helmet for horseback riding? Whether you ride English or Read more…
Horses also rely to a significant extent on sweating to cool them off. They can sweat 15 to 20 litres per hour in cool, dry conditions and up to 30 litres per hour in hot, humid conditions, but only 25 to 30 per cent of the sweat produced is effective Read more…
When a horse becomes jumpy, it is usually because they are afraid, which makes them unable to effectively gauge the situation around them. If a horse gets spooked, it could be dangerous for the rider. If you’ve got a frequently skittish horse, check out these tips to calm down your Read more…
Hay and pasture may vary in the content of fiber and it is shown that if horses are not getting enough fiber in your diet they may choose to chew wood. This is typically not a dangerous activity, but it can be harmful if they ingest staples, nails, or other Read more…
Like our cars, Amish buggies can have a wide range of prices. On the average, a brand-new buggy here in Lancaster County will cost about $9,000. There are many buggy factories right here in Lancaster County. How many people can fit in an Amish buggy? The most common buggy today Read more…
Once a horse shows signs of rabies it invariably dies within a few days. Early signs range from colic to lameness to depression to agitation. Late signs are dramatic; horses either become recumbent and unresponsive, or dangerously aggressive. What does a horse look like with rabies? The most common sign Read more…
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a snake bite and what to do in an emergency? Wobbly gait and weakness. Laboured breathing. Colic signs – sweating/pawing/rolling. Swollen muzzle. Dilated pupils. Bleeding from mouth or nose. What are the symptoms after bitten by snake? Symptoms Puncture marks at the Read more…
The word ‘hippopotamus’ is Greek for ‘water horse’ or ‘horse of the river. ‘ However, hippos and horses are not closely related, and the closest relatives to hippos are actually cetaceans, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises. 2. Are hippos closely related to horses? Hippos are known for their rotund bodies. Read more…
The disease affects horses and ponies, but is not transmissible to humans. Donkeys and mules can contract EIA, but most do not develop severe clinical signs. Equine infectious anemia has been found worldwide and is a reportable disease in all U.S. states. Can humans get Coggins? EIA is not contagious Read more…
Streptococcus subspecies equi causes “strangles,” a highly contagious upper respiratory infection in horses. How long does strep zoo last in horses? Animals may be infectious for 6 weeks after discharges clear. Persistent guttural pouch infection may result in intermittent shedding for years. If S. equi infection is suspected, the horse Read more…