Clover and alfalfa are dangerous for horses who are susceptible to laminitis. True. Clover and alfalfa contain relatively high levels of sugars and starch, both in pasture and as part of hay. These nutrients can start the chain of events that leads to digestive laminitis. Can horses eat too much Read more…
Alfalfa/lucerne is also known to darken coats so if you need a darker coat you can try adding some to your horse’s ration. The minerals copper and zinc are also essential for correct coat color. Making sure your horse’s diet is meeting requirements for these minerals will make sure coat Read more…
If micronized linseed is fed in larger amounts to horses then because it is high in oil it will provide a higher level of energy (calories) and so is useful for promoting weight gain. Does linseed oil help horses gain weight? Linseed oil (Flaxseed oil) is a plant-based essential fatty Read more…
Will haylage send my horse fizzy?! While haylage is typically lower in sugar in comparison to hay, making sugar itself unlikely to be the cause of fizzy behaviour, an early cut haylage will be more digestible and therefore provide more nutrients and digestible energy (calories) in comparison to most hays. Read more…
It is great for use on horses with hoof issues like sore feet, quarter cracks, seedy toe and thrush. NATURAL HOOF OIL INGREDIENTS INCLUDE: Linseed Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Essential oils of Clove, Carrot Seed and Patchouli. Can you use linseed oil on horses hooves? Vegetable oils such as Read more…
This hypertrichosis—abnormal coat growth and retention—is seen in about 80% of horses with equine Cushing’s disease, a malady that plagues many senior equines. A recent study carried out in Australia found that in a group 325 horses over the age of 15, about 20% had equine Cushing’s disease. What promotes Read more…
Fall can be a beautiful time of year for horseback riding. However, frost can negatively impact horse health during fall grazing. There are no reports of toxicity of horses grazing frost damaged pastures (includes grass and legume species). Can horses get colic from frosty grass? There are many rumours swirling Read more…
For everyday wear they wear boots that are long in the back. Sometimes they wear spurs (if they’re a western rider) or a western hat. Horse girls almost always wear leggings, since leggings are supposed to be worn around the middle of the leg to keep them riding. What does Read more…
Summer weight hoods and neck covers help keep away insects and are also frequently used to keep a horse clean before a horse show. Winter weight hoods are used for warmth. Why do horses wear capes? Some horses wear blankets because they don’t tolerate cold weather, and other horses may Read more…
Upper-level riders don tailored jackets (called shadbellies) with yellow vests. Additionally, a white stock tie is worn. Bottom — Dressage riders wear traditional breeches (ankle-length) or jodhpurs (full-length) during competition. What is a riding coat called? Riding coat used by men which was called a redingote. What is a horse Read more…