Potential health concerns involving splashed white are deafness and, for some rare variants, embryonic viability. There is some association between splashed white and congenital deafness in horses that are very white, though many or most splashed white horses have normal hearing. How can you tell if a horse is deaf? Read more…
Does My Horse Have an Ear infection? Horse ear infections aren’t extremely common, but can become serious if not treated. With time, an untreated horse ear infection can travel to the inner ear, possibly leading to a ruptured eardrum, partial deafness, and neurological complications. How do you tell if your Read more…
Horses can have food allergies, just like humans and other pets. While most horses can consume peanut butter without issues, it is possible for a horse to have an allergy to peanuts. Are peanuts harmful to horses? Peanuts can be eaten alone, mixed into stir-fries, added to salads, and blended Read more…
In a healthy horse, mucus flows through the sinuses, ending with the maxillary sinuses, where it then drains into the nasal passages through a narrow opening and out through the nostrils. How do secretions drain from the paranasal sinuses in a horse? Fluids from the caudal sinus system can flow Read more…
The common infectious equine respiratory diseases are strangles, equine influenza and the equine herpesviruses. What are the top 3 most common respiratory diseases? Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension. What is the most common respiratory infection? Common colds Read more…
Equine aural plaques, also known as papillary acanthoma or ear papillomas, are caused by papillomavirus. Currently, four papillomaviruses have been isolated from aural plaques. What causes aural plaque in horses ears? Aural plaques are white flakey patches that appear on the inside of one or both of your horses ears. Read more…
According to Pirie, 95% of the horses in the study tolerated the nasal spray, and more than 90% of owners complied with the treatment, he added. Why does my horse have an itchy nose? Your equine friend could be allergic to a number of types of pollen from a variety Read more…
Lymphatic drainage removes the blocks and restores the natural flow. Poor lymphatic drainage in the legs can result in a horse stocking up when confined to a stall. Opening the lymph vessels in the area can help prevent the swelling of the legs. How do you improve lymphatic drainage in Read more…
Sizing Chart Size Across Poll Ear Length Sm. Pony 13″ 5″ Lg. Pony 15″ 5.5″ Cob 16″ 6″ Horse 17″ 6.5″ How do you measure a horse for an ear bonnet? Ear Size: How to measure your horse’s ear Please measure on the back side of the ear, from the Read more…
Horses can safely eat sweet marshmallows in moderation. What is this? Just to be clear, sweet marshmallows and marshmallow roots are healthy for horses while the marsh mallow plant is toxic for them. Is marshmallow root safe for horses? This is a sticky substance that forms a gel-like layer over Read more…