Method Chop your horsetail and place in a clean jar. Fill your jar with the vinegar and ensure there is at least 1 inch of vinegar covering the herb. Weigh down with a fermentation weight or shake your jar daily to ensure there is no spoilage. Let infuse for 3-4 Read more…
Never Be Afraid to Use A Lot of Conditioner Don’t be bashful when applying conditioner to your horse’s tail! A lot of conditioner goes a long way! Run a thick bead of conditioner down the center of the braid and work it in with your hands. You should have plenty Read more…
For average size (1,000 lb.) adult horse – give one scoop (5 oz.) to 1.5 scoops of SandClear Natural Psyllium Crumbles daily for one full week (7 days) out of every month. Give less to ponies, yearlings and foals, more to larger horses and draft breeds. Provide plenty of fresh Read more…
Any horse that lies down for longer than 24 hours for any reason is considered to have a poor prognosis. Horses simply are not made to be down for any length of time. Their massive weight causes damage to muscle, tissue and skin. Lungs, heart and intestine do not function Read more…
Your horse may simply be bored or even just like the taste/feel of metal. Licking metal may help your horse salivate as well. Many of today’s pastures are deficient in minerals due to pollution and chemical fertilizers. Why do horses lick metal? “Licking metal surfaces can result from boredom, or Read more…
Not only does mud make it difficult for horses to move properly, but it can cause slips and falls. Mud also affects a horse’s balance, and standing in mud over the long-term can cause joint pain. If your horse stands in deep mud or falls as a result of the Read more…
Do horses eat straw? Although straw is often not the most palatable source of fibre, most horses will eat it, particularly if they are on a restricted diet. Is it OK for my horse to eat straw? “Yes, horses can eat straw,” said equine nutritionist, Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD. “But, because Read more…
In the picture I see an herbaceous plant called horse herb, Calyptocarpus vialis, and I think St Augustine grass. Unless you have use an pesticide on these plants, these plants are safe for dogs and humans to eat! Which plants are most toxic to dogs? The 16 Most Common Poisonous Read more…
A horse’s handicap mark both guides – and greatly determines – which race a horse can (or should) contest. For example, a horse with a rating of 85 could not be entered in a handicap for horses rated 50-75 or for a classified race for horses rated 0-65. How do Read more…
A sun bleached or dull coat is a classic sign of mineral deficiency and the way to correct this is to put the horse on a more than adequate nutrient and mineral balanced diet. All horses have a requirement for carbohydrates, protein, a small amount of fat, vitamins and minerals Read more…