Applying a layer of zinc-oxide based cream (ie. Desitin®) to DRY affected areas may also help soften scabs and provide a moisture barrier to allow healing to occur. If you’ve been treating scratches unsuccessfully, you should call your veterinarian out to have a look. Can you use Desitin on a Read more…
The most common location for sunburn on horses is their noses. Because they are constantly grazing, it can be difficult to keep sunblock on. Regular applications to the nose is necessary, especially for horses outside all the time. How do you treat sunburn on a horse’s nose? If your horse Read more…
Pink Powder contains live probiotic yeast and prebiotics to optimise gut function and balance the diet, allowing your horse to fully utilize his feed intake and gain perfect condition. Is pink powder good? A pink-toned setting powder. Yes, seriously! By simply baking your under eyes with a pink-toned powder, not Read more…
Zinc Oxide Ointment is a protective astringent and antiseptic ointment for topical application to aid in the management of superficial wounds and abrasions of horses, cattle, sheep and swine. Rugby Zinc Oxide Ointment is used to help dry the oozing and weeping of poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac Read more…
Use sunscreen While there are sunscreen products specifically made for horses–such as Quic Shade and Quic Screen–it appears that sunscreen products made for humans are just as safe to use on our equine companions. Can human sunscreen be used on horses? If a mask doesn’t work for your horse, you Read more…
Horsehide Is Durable More fibers mean more durability, strength, and flexibility. The grain structure also means that horsehide tends to be more abrasion resistant than cowhide. Which is better horsehide or cowhide? The strongest advantage of horsehide over cowhide is its durability. It is much stronger than cowhide and is Read more…
9. The horses are generally treated well. Anytime animals like horses are used in a show like this, it’s common for people to think about how they might be treated. What does Medieval Times do with their horses? Each castle has between 20 and 30 horses who become part of Read more…
Hot-towelling – also known as giving your horse a hot cloth – is basically a way for you to use a hot towel to “steam clean” your horse using small rags or towels soaked in steaming hot water. How do you hot cloth a horse? Soak your towels in the Read more…
Sport horses Feeding salmon oil improves the elasticity of the cell membrane, resulting in a faster oxygen uptake. Also EPA and DHA affect the endocrine system/hormonal system. They increase insulin sensitivity in the horse, which improves its performance. What is the best omega-3 oil for horses? The best known Omega Read more…
Benign thyroid enlargement is common in older horses. Beyond this, there is also a variety of abnormal lumps and bumps that can develop in this area. Under the surface of the skin, a firm bump could be a hematoma, abscess, cyst, foreign body reaction, or tumor. What causes lump on Read more…