While Bovine TB is primarily in cattle, it can also infect humans, deer, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, and cats. This means that various animals can present a danger to your herd. Can a horse catch TB? Horses are relatively resistant to tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis; however, they are susceptible Read more…
three weeks. The best way to prevent the spread of disease is to quarantine any arriving horse for two or three weeks, checking it for fever or other signs of illness. New horses should not share equipment, water buckets, or pastures with other horses, and attendants should wash their hands Read more…
Horse racing was a popular sport in Ancient Rome, a period in history that began in 753 BC with the Kingdom of Rome. In fact, many of the sport’s rules and traditions originated during this era. Archaeological records show horse racing also took place in Ancient Greece, Egypt, Babylon and Read more…
Rails. Also called Poles or Cavaletti Poles, these are the posts that the horse jumps over. What is it called when horses jump over poles? 1. CROSSRAIL JUMP. In Crossrail jumps, two poles are placed in the form of an ‘X shape’. This type of jump usually takes place during Read more…
The nightshade plant is in the Solanaceae family and Solanum genus. There are multiple species of nightshade, all poisonous to your horse if ingested. Common names include deadly nightshade, black nightshade, bittersweet nightshade, and silverleaf nightshade. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Read more…
Is it OK for your horse to consume them? Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are not known to be toxic to horses. However, false dandelions (Hypochaeris radicata or Hypochoeris radicata) are thought to cause stringhalt in horses if too many are consumed. What is the difference between dandelion and false dandelion? True Read more…
First, catch your young horse, using a halter with a long lead rope. Use the end of the lead rope to measure from the point of the horse’s elbow to the point of the fetlock, or ergot. While holding this measurement, flip the lead rope to measure from the point Read more…
The superficial digital flexor originates from the proximal aspect of the caudal surface of the humerus and inserts on the first and second phalanges. What is the superficial digital flexor tendon in horses? The forelimb superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is an energy-storing tendon that is highly susceptible to injury Read more…
The deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) extends from behind the knee and hock, down the back of the cannon, behind the fetlock and pastern joints and ultimately attaches to the underside of the pedal bone within the hoof capsule. Where does the deep digital flexor tendon originate? medial humeral epicondyleThe Read more…
Conformation is a major factor in the physical soundness of a horse. Poor conformation can lead to problems related to concussion. Concussion is the force that travels up the leg each time the hoof hits the ground and if excessive, leads to injuries and conditions such as ringbone (a disease Read more…