Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic agent that is widely used in equine medicine. It is also an Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Class 2 foreign substance that may cause regulators to impose substantial penalties if residues are identified in post race urine samples. How long does lidocaine last horses? Read more…
Long hair may be worn completely tucked under your hat, but it is most common to see long hair fashioned neatly into a bun at the back of the head, tucked snugly under the rear brim of the helmet or hat. Any of these horse show hairstyles are acceptable in Read more…
What are Lasix’s other uses? Lasix also works as a diuretic that causes horses to urinate before a race and lose 20 to 30 pounds of fluid, thus increasing the ability of the horse to run faster. Why do they give horses diuretics? Furosemide, a diuretic, is frequently administered to Read more…
A single dose of 1 mg prednisolone/kg body weight per day corresponding to 2 tablets per 100 kg body weight. Treatment may be repeated at 24 hour intervals during 10 consecutive days. An overdose can induce drowsiness in horses. How much prednisolone can I give my horse? A single dose Read more…
Dexamethasone is a prescription drug and should be used according to your veterinarian’s directions, and given only to the animal for which it was prescribed. Can I buy dexamethasone over the counter? Dexamethasone is a type of medicine called a steroid (corticosteroid). Corticosteroids are a copy of a hormone your Read more…
Side effects of dexamethasone most commonly include increased drinking, urination, and appetite when given at any dose. What does dexamethasone do for a horse? General Drug Information and Indications Dexamethasone commonly is used in horses to treat allergic reactions such as respiratory allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (heaves), hives, itching Read more…
Horses and rights of way A footpath is defined as a highway ‘over which the public has a right of way on foot only’, so horse riders are restricted to bridleways and byways. Are horses allowed on public footpaths UK? You cannot ride a horse on a public footpath unless Read more…
In horse racing, when you lay a horse, you win if any other horse in the race comes first. If the horse you bet against wins then you lose and have to pay the backer his winnings, which could be a lot more than the stake. So be careful about Read more…
The Ferrari logo—an all-black stallion rearing up against a bright yellow background—is instantly recognizable all around the world. What brand logo has a horse? Popular fashion and clothing brands that have a horse logo are Hermes, Coach, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Levi, and Longchamp. What logo has a black horse on Read more…
It’s best to test your forage to determine its mineral content. Mineral deficiencies occur when horse’s receive less minerals than recommended. But providing too many minerals can result in toxicity. Can a horse overdose on a mineral block? The likelihood of your horse getting too much trace minerals with the Read more…