Cooling blankets for horses Winter horse cooling blankets. Summer cooling sheets. Anti-sweat sheets/Irish Knits. Winner: Tough-1 Soft Fleece Contour Cooler. Best for Stabling/Traveling/Show: Horseware AMIGO Jersey Cooler. Best Adjustable: WeatherBeeta Fleece Cooler Combo Neck Sheet. Best Rain Sheet: Shires Tempest. How long should you leave a cooler on a horse? Read more…
Wood chewing in horses occurs when horses chew various types of wood in their surroundings. Horses may chew on wood in their stable, fencing, or trees. Hay and pasture may vary in the content of fiber and it is shown that if horses are not getting enough fiber in your Read more…
A stud chain is a lead line that has a chain on the end of it that attaches to the horse. it works similarly to a curb strap except it is used by someone who is handling the horse from the ground. Stud chains apply pressure on the underside of Read more…
aluminum trailers. As the industry leading horse trailer manufacturer, Sundowner Trailers is recognized for their pioneering innovation in aluminum trailers — with and without living quarters. Is Sundowner a good horse trailer? When it comes to horse trailers, Sundowner has made a name for itself as one of the best Read more…
When horses have an ideal pasture (at least 3 inches tall), they tend to graze at the top of the grass and move down. However, when they have a really short pasture, they tend to accidentally rip the roots up when they graze. Most of the time, however, they won’t Read more…
Signs: increased temperature, fatigue, increased heart/respiratory rate. Diagnosis: physical examination. Treatment: immediate/aggressive treatment – cold water therapy, fanning, nasal oxygen administration, IV fluids, NSAIDs/corticosteroids, DMSO. How is hypothermia treated in horses? Core rewarming The large animal veterinarian should initiate administration of warm intravenous fluids to the hypothermic horse as soon Read more…
“Washing too often dries out the mane and creates breakage,” she said. “However, with all the movement of the horse on a daily basis, waiting too long will result in the hair bunching inappropriately and a buildup of dirt, so when you take the braids out you will have a Read more…
All horses which had injury to a single muscle were reported to have recovery times of 6 wk to 16 wk (median = 12 wk). How do you know if a horse has pulled a muscle? Clinical signs of muscle strain in horses include: Pain. Heat radiating from injured muscle. Read more…
Panacur liquid wormer suspension can be put in the feed 1litre will treat 26 average size horses. Treats most roundworms and also kills worm eggs, 7.5ml per 100kg dosage, suitable for pregnant mares and foals. Is Panacur a good wormer for horses? Fact: PANACUR® POWERPAC Works On A Wide Variety Read more…
Although the infectious horse may no longer show signs of strangles, it can still spread the bacteria. Around twenty percent of horses remain contagious for a month after all symptoms are gone. How can you prevent strangles in horses from spreading? Prevention: Ensuring that the yard is not overcrowded. Avoid Read more…