Some oil-based horse fly repellents are made with petroleum distillates—byproducts of crude oil production. It’s often described as a colorless liquid that might smell a bit like gasoline or kerosene. Is horse fly spray harmful to humans? Not for use on humans. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Read more…
Utilizing insect repellents on your horse is also a very effective way to reduce exposure to mosquitoes. A study from the University of Tennessee shows some of the most effective repellent chemicals are pyrethrins and pyrethroids, such as permethrin. What is the best mosquito repellent for horses? Here’s a quick Read more…
Many dogs have a tendency to eat things they shouldn’t when out and about, including horse and livestock manure. Although it’s one of the least desirable habits among our four-legged friends, most breeds of dog that eat a small amount of manure will not become ill. Why are dogs attracted Read more…
Here are a few things you can try no your next trail run to help avoid horse-fly bites. Bug Spray – Picaridin has been said to effectively ward off horse-flies. Some say horse-flies are attracted to blue for some reason. Wearing a buff or/and hat on your neck and head Read more…
Utilizing insect repellents on your horse is also a very effective way to reduce exposure to mosquitoes. A study from the University of Tennessee shows some of the most effective repellent chemicals are pyrethrins and pyrethroids, such as permethrin. Can you put mosquito spray on horses? Fly repellents Before saddling Read more…
First, the sole and rim of the horse’s hoof is cleaned and shaped with rasps and knives. The horseshoe is heated in a forge until it is soft enough to shape with the hammer to fit the hoof, cooled by quenching it in water, and attached to the hoof with Read more…
They spend about 70% of daylight hours and about 50% of night hours grazing. How much time does a horse spend eating? In pasture situations, horses may spend 12-14 hours a day grazing. By comparison, stalled horses may consume a typical hay and concentrate ration in two to four hours. Read more…
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One of the main reasons why horse racing has become so popular in Australia is that it is an extremely accessible sport. There are a huge number of racecourses located around the country. In fact, research has shown that Australia has more than 300 different racecourses. Is horse racing popular Read more…
Today, horses may not be used to cultivate the fields, but they are still useful on the farm. They help to herd large groups of animals as well as can help with other daily tasks on the farm. Other horse facts: There are over 300 different breeds. Why do we Read more…