A There is no effective treatment for the problem. The disease probably overwinters on fallen leaves, so clearing these away may help reduce future attacks, though spores can easily blow in from other areas. Q Are there any horse chestnut varieties resistant to guinardia leaf blotch? What causes brown spots Read more…
Fetlock boots, also called brushing boots or ankle boots, are worn on a horse’s hind legs. They are designed to protect the inside of a horse’s legs from injuries caused by the opposite hock striking the lower leg and fetlock. Do fetlock boots go on the back legs? Fetlock boots Read more…
Blood pressure can be measured indirectly by Doppler ultrasound, oscillometric monitoring, or by using an inflatable cuff on the base of the tail (much like a human BP cuff), all which are not terribly accurate; invasive direct monitoring using a catheter is the most accurate method. How do you check Read more…
first direct BP measurement (direct mano- metry) was carried out in 1733 in a horse by philosopher and inventor Stephen Hales [3][4][5]. Who measured blood pressure first? As eloquently described by Jeremy Booth (1), the estimation of BP originated in 1733, when Sir Stephen Hales introduced a brass pipe connected Read more…
6 tarsal bones. Horses: 6 tarsal bones (fusion of tarsal bones I and II) Where are the tarsal bones on a horse? The tarsal bones consist of seven short bones located at the proximal region of the foot. They are arranged in proximal and distal rows. 1. Calcaneus bone: The Read more…
The equine tarsus (hock) consists of five joints and six bones aligned in three rows. The central tarsal bone is located in the second row. The distal tarsal bones have two main functions: they absorb shock and neutralize twisting forces. Do horses have tarsals? Ruminants: 5 tarsal bones (fusion of Read more…
Foot Problems and Foot Care Donkeys’ hooves are quite different to horses, being tougher and more upright with a much thicker sole, and hoof problems are common. Are donkey hooves the same as horses? Donkeys’ feet are very different to horses’ hooves as they have adapted to survive in a Read more…
To prepare a horse for riding by equipping it with tack (harness, reins, saddle etc.) To attach in a temporary fashion. How do you tack up a horse? 7 Steps for Tacking Up a Horse for English Riding Secure Your Horse. Your first step is to tie up your horse Read more…
If an owner detects unusual heat in one or more hooves, this can be a sign of an injury or illness, though it may point to an abscess or some other problem besides laminitis. Horses that show this sign, especially if they are moving hesitantly or refusing to walk, should Read more…
-Make sure the lime is fully broken down before letting your horse graze. Otherwise, it could irritate their digestive system. – Horses shouldn’t graze on newly-seeded pasture until the grass is at least six inches tall. How long after lime Can I graze? Grass can be grazed as soon as Read more…