Iron is a ‘micro mineral’ or ‘trace element’ meaning that it is required in smaller amounts. Its primary function lies in the transportation of oxygen and consequently, approximately 60% of the iron in the horse’s body is in haemoglobin – the protein which carries oxygen and gives blood its red Read more…
The Diamond DC00B Classic Plain General Purpose Horseshoe Size 00 is a 1/4″ thick, 4-3/4″ long, 4-1/2″ wide, general purpose horseshoe. This classic plain horseshoe is a size 00, with an FIA measurement of 12-1/2″. How big is a 000 horseshoe? The Diamond 000PLAINB Bronco Plain General Purpose Horseshoe Size Read more…
The horse’s respiratory tract is responsible to moving air from the atmosphere to the lungs and visa versa. The respiratory tract is divided into upper and lower portions. The upper respiratory tract is made up of the structures from the nostrils to the cervical trachea (part of trachea outside of Read more…
The individual horse values for VO2max ranged from 104 to 169 ml/kg bodyweight/min. Maximal heart rate was also highly reproducible and the coefficients of variation were less than or equal to 2.7 per cent in all horses. What animal has the highest VO2 max? Thus, small hummingbirds display the highest Read more…
Common symptoms include: Coughing. Wheezing. Nasal discharge. Increased respiratory rate and effort. “Heave” line – this is caused by an increase in respiratory effort, meaning the horse needs to use his abdominal muscles to aid breathing. Reduced tolerance for exercise. How do I know if my horse has asthma? Severe Read more…
This may take as long as 2 weeks and abscesses are always much worse. The horse breeds that we work on also affect the outcome. How long does a hoof puncture take to heal? The penetration initially causes bruising and bleeding within the sensitive parts of the hoof. Treated correctly Read more…
When walking out the distance between poles, it is helpful to know what a one-meter (or three-foot) long step looks like for you. A step this size is generally assumed to be equivalent to one trot stride for an average-size horse. How many steps is a horse trot stride? two Read more…
about 12 feet long. It is generally assumed that the average horse’s canter stride is about 12 feet long. Since a human step is around three feet long, we can determine that four human steps cover roughly the same distance as one horse canter stride. How long is a ponies Read more…
As soon as your horse’s front feet strike the ground after the first jump, say, “land.” Then continue with, “one, two, three, four,” and so on, counting out loud in time with your horse’s front feet striking the ground, until he takes off for the next jump. How do you Read more…
Drawing Salve promotes healing in wounds and treats chronic inflammation. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory and helps relieve itching and swelling. Also commonly used as an emollient to treat dry, cracked and brittle hooves and nails. What is drawing salve used for in horses? Drawing Salve Grooming Aid Read more…