Microchips are implanted by licensed veterinarians, who sterilise the area of implantation before administering a local anesthetic at the insertion site. A 14-gauge needle is then inserted under the skin and into the ligament to inject the chip, which is assigned a 15-digit number. How do you put a microchip Read more…
A flat-footed horse is walking on the sole of his foot as well as on the hoof wall and frog. Flat-footed horses are often sore-footed or lame, since the sole of the hoof offers little protection against rocks and other rough, potentially painful objects. What causes flat feet in horses? Read more…
Is your mare due to give birth, and you’re wondering if you need to ‘imprint’ the foal? Imprinting – in this context – is a process of intense and specific handling of a foal immediately after birth. It is believed by proponents to create less reactive horses, who are more Read more…
Twilight Sparkle is the central main character of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. She is a female unicorn pony who transforms into an Alicorn and becomes a princess in Magical Mystery Cure. What animal is Twilight Sparkle? Twilight Sparkle Voiced by Tara Strong Rebecca Shoichet (singing) In-universe information Species Read more…
Symptoms including itchiness, over-excitable or irritable behaviour and loose droppings are often described as allergies by horse owners and are attributed to various different ingredients including molasses and alfalfa. How do you know if your horse has alfalfa allergy? We often find that Barley, Molasses and Alfalfa are ingredients that Read more…
Immunotherapy. Immunotherapy involves injecting very small amounts of the allergens your horse is allergic beneath the skin (subcutaneously). The amount is small initially but increases over several months to achieve an effective maintenance dose. What is the best thing to give a horse with allergies? Omega-3 fatty acids have been Read more…
20 percent. Bedding containing as little as 20 percent fresh black walnut shavings made from old or new wood can cause toxicity. What happens if a horse eats a walnut? Researchers believe that a toxin in black walnut shavings is absorbed through the coronary band and skin, causing alterations in Read more…
Equine influenza (EI) is an acute, highly contagious, viral disease which can cause rapidly spreading outbreaks of respiratory disease in horses and other equine species. How do horses get influenza? Equine influenza virus spreads easily through contact with infected horses and via contact with infected clothing, equipment, brushes, tack, etc. Read more…
Stall rest tips Provide natural light and fresh air. Depending on your case, your veterinarian may allow or recommend walking. Allow company. Can another horse stay inside as well? Control bugs. Keep your horse entertained. Anti-anxiety drugs. Hand-walk your horse. Adjust the diet. Stay routine. What should I feed my Read more…
A Happier Horse: Horses are most content when they have daily turnout time. If your horse spends too much time in a stall, it’s bound to become bored. Boredom can lead to a variety of bad habits, including obsessive pacing, cribbing, weaving, chewing wood or dirt, stall kicking, or tail Read more…