Horses who eat too much salt may exhibit signs of colic, diarrhea, frequent urination, weakness, and recumbency. In advanced cases, horses may eventually die. When horses do not have access to salt over a period of weeks to months, salt deficiency will develop. How does salt affect horses? Why Horses Read more…
Magnesium plays an important role in nerve and muscle function. Horses deficient in this vital mineral often show signs of nervousness, wariness, excitability, jumpiness, tight sore backs (not related to saddle fit), muscle tremors, and hypersensitive skin – our products can help. How do you know if your horse needs Read more…
Fistulous withers can be a painful and potentially fatal condition caused by the rubbing and irritation of poorly fitted equipment against a horse’s sensitive shoulders. Read about the challenges to treating the condition and how SPANA vets are working to prevent the chronic problem before it even starts. How do Read more…
To ride a horse too hard. To counteract the normal operation of something; to countermand with orders of higher priority. quotations ▼ Congress promptly overrode the president’s veto, passing the bill into law. What is the meaning of @override? override verb (NOT ACCEPT) [ T ] (of a person who Read more…
Equestrian vaulting, or simply vaulting, is most often described as gymnastics and dance on horseback, which can be practiced both competitively or non-competitively. What is the term for the art of riding a horse? horsemanship, the art of riding, handling, and training horses. What is it called when you dance Read more…
Build up and beans, or beans in general can cause behavioral problems under saddle, due to extreme discomfort, the beans can cause pressure on the urethra making trot to canter transition interesting, leading to pigrooting and bucking. How do beans affect horses? Beans usually do not cause problems, but in Read more…
Some horse breeds, like Arabians, naturally hold their tails up high. Why do Arabian horses hold their tail up? Since horses use their tails to communicate their moods, many raise their tail to show freshness and excitement. The Arabians carry their tail high as a sign of pride and their Read more…
Beet pulp, corn, sorghum, wheat bran, and milo all have a favorable branched chain to aromatic amino acid ratio and are recommended to make up the majority of the diet for horses with liver disease. How can I improve my horses liver? Vitamins and minerals Ensure that your horse is Read more…
“I teach a lot of Pony Club members and highly recommend that they ride with a neck strap. It helps to keep hands in the right place, provides something to hold onto to help with a light seat and jumping position. “It also gives a sense of security that there Read more…
MANGER TIE – This quick-release knot is frequently used when tying a horse to a post or a fence rail. Also called a reefers knot or a bowknot, it is a good non-slip knot (like a square knot) but has the advantage of being more easily untied when it has Read more…