Give your horse plenty of hay to keep him occupied, even if he is in a field. If stabled, put a radio on to mask the noise of the fireworks, but make sure that the radio is positioned safely so it cannot be accessed by the horse. Check your horse Read more…
Symptoms of Heat Stroke in Horses Significant sweating. Increased heart rate (greater than 60 beats per minute) Rapid breathing (greater than 80 breaths per minute) Dehydration. Significantly fatigued. A rectal temperature of more than 104 degrees. Eyes appear sunken and facial expression dull. Lack of urination. What are signs of Read more…
Large animal veterinarians recommend wrapping a horse’s leg to provide support for her tendons, to reduce swelling, and to protect her from further injury. Should I bandage my horses swollen leg? The area should be bandaged overnight to provide counter pressure against further tissue swelling or internal bleeding. You can Read more…
Aloe vera juice also improves horse appetite and supports a healthy attitude in horses. It also relieves their gastric pain. How much aloe vera juice can I give my horse? As directed by your vet: 50 to 120 ml per day. How much aloe vera juice do you give a Read more…
Iodine is used on the hoof for its disinfectant and antiseptic qualities. It prevents and treats fungal and bacterial infections on the sole of the hoof. It also hardens the hoof. It is used on navel cords (7%) and hooves of newborns, as well as wounds and fungal skin infections Read more…
Speaking of ouchy, I have read more than one expert write that pea gravel (and sand too) is an excellent footing choice for horses with soundness issues. The smooth roundness of the pea gravel pieces and the movement of the pieces give the horses a softer surface to pack into Read more…
A kick from a horse, if it catches you right in the abdomen, chest, or head, can definitely kill you. Being hit with a full-force kick is similar to being hit by a small car going 20 mph. What it feels like to be kicked by a horse? What is Read more…
Nerve blocking particular leg structures is a method veterinarians can use to help locate, or confirm, the location of pain associated with lameness. Veterinarians will inject an analgesic to numb the nerves in the area suspected to be the source of pain. What are nerve blocks used for? A nerve Read more…
to waste effort on. to waste effort on something when there is no chance of succeeding: He keeps trying to get it published but I think he’s beating a dead horse. Where does the expression beat a dead horse come from? The origin of the expression ‘beat a dead horse’ Read more…
One of the best characteristics of cowy horses is how they seem to genuinely enjoy the work. If your horse works cattle quietly, confidently, efficiently, and with a good attitude for hours on end, that’s a great sign that you’re riding a cowy horse. What is COWY? cowy (comparative cowier, Read more…