To estimate your horse’s body temperature without use of a thermometer, use your finger to assess the temperature of the mucous membrane inside the lips, at the corner of the mouth. Compare your estimated reading with a thermometer reading twice on 10 different horses. How do you tell if your Read more…
Dividing his hay and grain into several feedings rather than twice a day can decrease weaving, as can placing hay in “slow feeder” nets that make him work to get his fiber. Avoid stalls that don’t allow him to see other horses in the barn. How do you cure a Read more…
16 hours. Horses should receive 16 hours of continuous light of at least 3 foot candles with 8 hours of darkness each day. Light can be added to either end of the day. How long does it take for a horse to shed winter coat? It will take the horse Read more…
Biotin supplementation is very safe for horses, with no reported cases of toxicity. Like other water-soluble B-vitamins, excess biotin that is not used by the body will be excreted in the urine. How much biotin can you give a horse? Serving size: According to Equine Clinical and Applied Nutrition, the Read more…
This condition is called seasonal alopecia and is likely caused by a hormonal imbalance. Horses with seasonal alopecia lose hair but typically grow it back without any adverse side effects. Just remember to keep your horse warm in the winter if it fails to develop a thick coat. Why is Read more…
Gelatin collagen improves hooves and coat; helps repair damaged cartilage, helps with joint problems, reduces stiffness, and will assist with wound repair. How much collagen does a horse need daily? The recommended feed rate is 2 ounces per 1,000 pounds of body weight. What is the purpose of collagen in Read more…
Never feed a horse Epsom salt without your veterinarian’s approval. Toxicity is not a threat if magnesium is given orally, but if injected, it can be fatal. Can horses eat Epsom salt? EPSOM SALTS is a feed material for horses containing 100% Pure Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate. It should be added Read more…
While many horses are ridden year-round, some are significantly less active during the winter months. If your horse is less active during the winter, it is best to refrain from clipping its coat. Unless your horse will be working up a sweat regularly, their coat provides them with great protection Read more…
In exercising horses, sweat evaporates from the skin to facilitate cooling. If horses are actively cooled with water, then some caretakers believe that the water will trap heat against the skin unless it is removed by scraping. Should you scrape water off a horse? To scrape or not to scrape? Read more…
While it is not technically HARMFUL to trim whiskers, doing so does reduce the animal’s ability to use these specialized tools as nature intended. Basically, whiskers are tactile or touch sensors that help animals tell where they are, where danger is, and where food and water are. Do horses need Read more…