While small and medium-sized fish can be stored in the satchel, large fish need to be carried on horseback. However, the horse can carry only one fish at a time, as they take up as much room as animals such as wolves, or a bison pelt. Like animal carcasses, the Read more…
Lifesaver mints are safe for most horses to eat as treats. They contain the same basic ingredients as candy canes including corn syrup and sugar. What candy is safe for horses? Fruity candies, like Smarties, Skittles and Jolly Ranchers, do not contain theobromine and are a safe in small doses, Read more…
While tiny amounts of caffeine probably won’t hurt your horse, you should still avoid giving him any foods that have caffeine in it. It’s rare, but it could potentially cause irregular heartbeat problems to arise. Is coffee toxic to horses? Coffea Arabica Toxic components Several poisoning cases have occurred in Read more…
Safety Notes Ice is fun and safe, but there are a few things to keep in mind when you put together this activity for your horse. Supervise your horse while they have access to ice. A small amount of ice eaten is totally safe, but eating pounds and pounds of Read more…
Dietary carbohydrates, which constitute a most important source of equine nutrition, are digested and absorbed by a series of complex processes principally in the small intestine, beginning with intraluminal starch hydrolysis by the action of pancreatic amylase. Where do horses get their carbohydrates? Hay and/or pasture, the one ingredient that Read more…
If one is not prepared for such an emergency he/she may find him/herself dragged, crowded, or stepped on; all of which lead to the possibility of serious injury. This sheet discusses proper approach to and the catching and haltering of horses. Always approach a horse from the left and from Read more…
Use witch hazel or warm water, but not alcohol—it can be irritating or drying. Do not ever spray water or anything else into a horse’s ear. You must avoid pushing anything deep down into the ear canal. Cup the ear with one hand, and gently wipe out any dirt or Read more…
If your horse gets its head underwater, water might run into the ears. Since the horse’s ears’ anatomy has no lower passage that will drain the water, it will build up inside them and cause discomfort and infection. So, it’s crucial to avoid water from getting into their cavity. What Read more…
They are caused by one of several strains of papilloma virus spread by flies. If you find those small, white, crusty spots in your horse’s ears, resist the urge to pick or scrape them off. Why does my horse have crusty ears? Aural Plaque in Horses. Also called aural papilloma, Read more…
Field of play The full size playing area is 274m in length (goal posts to goal posts) by 183m in width if unboarded and 146m if boarded. The minimum length is 229m. How many feet is a polo field? Polo Fields have an overall length of 300 yard (274.32 m) Read more…