DO NOT WASH SADDLE PADS OR BOOTS IN A WASHING MACHINE. Machine washing can cause damage and voids the warranty. Do not soak boots or machine wash them. What size Sports Medicine Boots will fit my horse, and are the front and rears different? How do you wash sports boots? Read more…
Silver sulfadiazine is used to treat bacterial and fungal infections in the eye of horses and other animals; however, it must be made (compounded) by qualified professionals for use in the eye. Can you put silver sulfadiazine on an open wound? Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria Read more…
If your horse has contracted the condition, your vet will prescribe a longer-than-usual course of antibiotics, along with daily bathing of the area with warm water and a disinfectant. With correct treatment, folliculitis should clear up within 10 to 14 days. What is the fastest way to cure folliculitis? The Read more…
The Bunyip Heritage Horse Trail is a great ride for beginners in the Melbourne area. Explore the distinctive bush atmosphere of Bunyip State Park and nearby Kurth Kiln Regional Park with this 41km full-day ride. Where can I ride my horse in Melbourne? Best Horse Riding Melbourne & TRAIL RIDING Read more…
I don’t recommend giving your horse electrolytes — except free-choice salt — on a daily basis when he’s not in hard training or otherwise under stress; daily extra calcium can actually impair his ability to mobilize calcium from his reserves when necessary. Can you give electrolytes to horses everyday? Electrolyte Read more…
Treatment of Acute Moist Dermatitis Clip any hair that is over the hot spot. Clean the lesion with a mild antiseptic wash, such as Betadine or Nolvasan. Allow the skin to dry thoroughly. Apply a topical antibiotic/anti-inflammatory ointment, such as an antibiotic steroid cream or powder. What will vet do Read more…
Chiggers are not specific parasites of horses, but they may opportunistically infest a horse if their numbers become great within a pasture. They feed on the surface of the skin in the same manner as Chorioptic Mange mites, and cause itchy papules to form. What does a chigger look like? Read more…
The exact cause of narcolepsy in horses is unknown and there is no cure. Narcolepsy is uncommon in horses. Episodes that look like narcolepsy are often the result of sleep deprivation. What causes narcolepsy in a horse? This study suggests ‘narcolepsy’ of adult horses is not a neurological disorder but Read more…
Snake venom often contains substances that affect the overall health of your horse. Specifically, snake venom can cause digestion and breakdown of tissues and blood vessels. Venom can impair blood clotting or damage the heart. Some may even contain neurotoxins. Can a horse survive snake bite? But, aside from young Read more…
Not all horses are able to handle a rack or ambling gait, even if they are members of a gaited breed. Conversely, some members of non-gaited breeds may have the ability to gait or amble. What horse breeds can rack? This gait is known for being very showy, since horses Read more…