Stall rest ONLY for 24 hours after injection. After 24 hours, turnout is permitted. We recommend not exercising/ riding the horse on the day of treatment as well as one day following treatment (i.e. a total of two days). How long does a horse need off after an SI joint Read more…
Injecting the coffin joint relieves lameness in many cases. Some suggest injecting the corticosteroid into the navicular bursa can have better results. This type of injection is harder and requires x-rays to correctly place the needle in the bursa. What is the purpose of the coffin bone on a horse? Read more…
The approach to the trim should be considered too – if the horse is uncomfortable, the minimum should be done – the toe shortened and heel lowered to ensure the hoof is perfectly aligned with the pedal bone, and the walls bevelled to reduce weight bearing and therefore separating forces Read more…
Fetlock or Sock: white marking that extends over the fetlock, occasionally called a “boot.” Pastern: white marking that extends above the top of the hoof, but stops below the fetlock. Coronet: white just above the hoof, around coronary band, usually no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the hoof. Read more…
zebra). Zebras share the genus Equus with horses and asses, the three groups being the only living members of the family Equidae. Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. What is a striped equine? ZEBRA. Clue. Answer. STRIPED EQUINE (5) ZEBRA. What is a striped mammal? 5 Read more…
head. In horses the brain is situated high in the head. Where is the brain of a horse located? Based on gross anatomy, it can be divided into the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem. The brain is enclosed within the cranial cavity of the skull. Is a horse’s brain the size Read more…
Horses’ bones mend with amazing success, especially with the help of modern medicine. Bones are almost as vital as skin and muscle. Can a horse recover from a fracture? In simple, closed, non-displaced fractures, healing can occasionally occur with rest alone although best results are obtained following surgical fixation by Read more…
Do Horses Shed Their Coats? Horses have three distinct coats: a light summer coat, a short winter coat, and a long winter coat. Because of this, horses most certainly have a shedding season. Your horse’s shedding is naturally controlled by photoperiods. Do horses shed a lot? As the hours of Read more…
The gentleness of the baby wipes makes them perfectly safe to use on your horse’s ears, muzzle and just about anywhere else. Can we use baby wet wipes on face? Baby Wipes are recommended for use on baby’s bottom which is the most delicate body part, and they are also Read more…
Most of the horses that you might see with short tails are draft horses such as draft horses, Shires, and draft horses. Why are some horses tails cut short? Docking traditionally has been performed to prevent the tail of the horse from interfering with harness and carriage equipment. Specifically, if Read more…