A catastrophic injury is a severe injury to the spine, skull, limbs, tendons and other bony structures such as the pelvis or shoulder resulting in permanent dysfunction. Horses suffering such an injury on the racetrack will be euthanased as soon as possible. Do they kill horses after racing? Though the Read more…
The term “water horse” was originally a name given to the kelpie, a creature similar to the hippocamp, which has the head, neck and mane of a normal horse, front legs like a horse, webbed feet, and a long, two-lobed, whale-like tail. What is meaning of water horse? : a Read more…
River Horse is the literal English translation of the Greek word Hippopotamus (ἱπποπόταμος). What African animal is a river horse? HippopotamusesHippopotamuses love water, which is why the Greeks named them the “river horse.” Hippos spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in rivers and lakes to keep their massive Read more…
3 A horse’s tail contains 15 to 21 vertebrae, docking typically leaves a tail approximately 15 cm (6 inches) long. How long should a horse tail be? You want the cut to be parallel to the ground while the horse is moving. If you just chop it off while the Read more…
Using KIWI® Horse Hair Shine Brush Shoes must be clean and dry before use. Apply polish with a cloth or polish applicator. Allow polish to dry. Buff to a gloss with a brush or soft cloth. For an extra high shine, apply another light coat of polish, sprinkle with water Read more…
Horses with sweet itch will often rub their skin, tails and manes raw in an effort to alleviate the itch. Dirty Sheath or Udder Horses will also rub their tails if their sheaths or udders need to be cleaned. All horses produce smegma. How do you stop a horse from Read more…
Symptoms of Tapeworms in Horses Diminished performance. Pain and discomfort. Increased flatulence. Pawing. Trying to lie down. Malaise. Lethargy. Nipping at sides. How do you know if your horse has a tapeworm? The most common tapeworm, Anplocephala perfoliata, often causes impactions at the ileocecal junction. This will cause your horse Read more…
Whitening Shampoo Choose aw shampoo with a blue or purple tint, mix with water and elbow grease. Let it sit for 15 minutes and rinse. Baking Soda Baking soda mixed with water will also help scrub those whites clean. The baking soda helps to lift the stains and also is Read more…
Clefts might appear deeper than normal. To clear the problem, keep the foot cleaner and drier and apply iodine or a thrush product daily to the affected areas to kill the bacteria. Riding or exercising the horse regularly will help prevent thrush build up. Can hoof rot be cured? Fortunately Read more…
When disturbed, horn flies will fly up briefly but settle back onto the animal quickly. If you suspect your horse may be playing host to a population of horn flies you can use fly spray on the affected area to remove them. How do I get rid of horn flies? Read more…