Because it is lower in ‘sugars’ than grass, Lucerne/Alfalfa is often recommended as forage for horses and ponies with EMS and laminitis. Can laminitic horses have alfalfa? The horse should be fed low-NSC hay at the rate of 1.5 to 2% of body weight. Alfalfa hay (lucerne) can be part Read more…
Honey is 100% safe for your horses to eat. How much honey can you give a horse? Generally, honey contains a high amount of sugar regardless of the type. One tablespoon of honey provides 17 grams of sugar out of a horse’s recommended dose of 40-100 grams of sugar daily. Read more…
Alfalfa hay can cause diarrhea in a horse that overeats it because the hay is rich and full of nutrients. Overeating alfalfa can also cause a horse to have excess gas, develop laminitis, and founder. Does alfalfa hay cause gas in horses? High-quality alfalfa can cause excess gas in some Read more…
Signs of salt toxicity are irregular heartbeat, muscle tremors, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and central nervous system manifestations, such as circling, blindness, seizures, and partial paralysis. Overuse of electrolytes might cause physical injury, namely ulcers, to mouth and stomach tissues. Can you give your horse too many electrolytes? It is very Read more…
The problems associated with a cold-back are usually treatable. Prevention is better than cure, so taking care of your horses back is important and will help them stay fit and healthy. Can a cold backed horse be cured? A cold back is treatable As with everything though, prevention is better Read more…
A horse needs at least 30 minutes to lay down to fulfill its daily deep sleep needs. Remember that this time is spread out over 24 hours and may not be consecutive. How long can a horse go without laying down? “Based on the cases I’ve collected and depending on Read more…
United Nations victory. Battle of White Horse Date October 6–15, 1952 Location Northwest of Cheorwon, Korea Coordinates: 38°17′24″N 127°09′00″E Result United Nations victory What does white horse mean in Korea? When a male have sex with white girl, they say “riding the white horse.” Some Koreans may be not familiar Read more…
Like us, their basic needs are food, water, and shelter. So, if your horse is out in the field grazing then you might leave him there unattended for a few hours or overnight, provided those basic needs are met. How many days can you leave a horse alone? Although your Read more…
A. Lying down behavior in horses is a completely normal part of sleep. Horses are polyphasic sleepers, which means they have multiple, discrete sleep episodes in a 24-hour period. When should I worry about my horse lying down? If the horse tries to lie down again over the next 5-10 Read more…
Common pasture plants causing irritation: Conyza canedensis (Horseweed/Fleabane) Euphorbia esula (Leafy spurge) Juniperus occidentalis (Western juniper) Ranunculus spp. (Buttercup) Vicia villosa (Wooly vetch) What plants can trigger hives? Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and 7 Other Plants That Can Give You a… Poison Ivy: The Best-Known Itchy Plant. Poison Oak: Not Read more…