Unfortunately there is no real cure for sweet itch and it is simply a case of putting measures in place to stop the midges biting wherever possible. Steroids can offer relief from the clinical signs (skin irritation and itching) in the short to medium term. How do you get rid Read more…
If this is the case, we find that spraying a vegetable-oil-based solution (half water, half oil) will do the trick. Other clients have found that Pam® Cooking Spray serves the same function. If you are not afraid of a little goopy mess, try coating your horse’s hooves in Vaseline or Read more…
ARGAN OIL: FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND A SOFT MUZZLE The oil is not only used for us humans. It is just as good and effective for animals, especially dogs, cats, and horses. What oil is best for horses coat? Cold pressed flax/linseed oil, canola or soybean oil or any oils Read more…
Horses lose hair because of heat, parasites, bacteria, insects, and even serious diseases such as cancer. These factors may affect the hair follicle causing hair to fall off, slow down hair growth, or cause the horse to scratch so much, leading to bald patches that can worsen over time. Why Read more…
In the dry form, small flakes of skin appear routinely, usually at the base of the mane and tail, and sand-like flecks may appear on the girth area or anywhere sweat accumulates. How do you treat dry skin on horses? Regular grooming with clean grooming tools will help keep your Read more…
How to prevent sunburn Provide lots of shade in turnout areas and fields. Horses can be turned out on the hottest days of the year if they are provided with plenty of shade. Use equine sun lotion. You can buy sun lotion that has been made especially for horses. Use Read more…
Lavender in particular can help alleviate high levels of stress or anxiety in your horse. Aromatherapy for horses can also be used for digestive problems, skin irritation or infection, muscle pain, sleeping problems, restlessness, and even mood swings. Is lavender oil safe for horses? What essential oils are safe for Read more…
Wash the mane regularly It is best to keep your horse’s mane as clean as possible and so it should be washed frequently in winter. If it is too cold to give your horse a proper wash, brush their mane using a small amount of shampoo to keep the grease Read more…
Too hot to handle If his core temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit, his metabolic system will be affected, and if it goes to 105 degrees or higher, his organs and circulatory system may begin to shut down. What temperature is too hot for a horse? Avoid riding your horse when Read more…
Outward signs of vitamin D toxicosis are depression, decreased appetite with weight loss, and limb stiffness. One study found that when young ponies were fed 14,000 IU vitamin D per kg body weight daily, acute toxicity and severe calcification of the lungs, heart, kidney and other organs occurred within 10 Read more…