A spokesman for the council clarified: “One of the reasons that there are no legislation or enforcement powers covering horse dung is that unlike dog fouling, horse dung from a healthy horse presents no risk to human health.” That’s right, horse poo apparently is not a health risk towards humans. Read more…
Adding just enough water to keep the pile moist while turning it at least once a day can produce optimal results as well. Frequent turning helps to speed up the composting process. Covering the pile with a tarp can help keep it relatively dry, but still moist enough to work Read more…
A horse that is labeled unbroken or not broke has not been ridden before and is not considered to be rideable. These horses are often either too young to break or horses that no one ever got around to training. What is the name for an unbroken horse? We found Read more…
Mini horses may have small bodies, but they have the appetites of full-sized stallions. Obesity can be a real problem among this breed, which is why most horse owners suggest keeping your minis out of lush, green pastures. They might overeat and become too big and unhealthy. Can you put Read more…
These include, but aren’t limited to: Loss of appetite. Lethargy. Inactivity. Unusual changes to your pet’s urine, such as a strong smell, abnormal color, high or low volumes. Weight loss. Fever. High blood pressure. Ulcers on the mouth and tongue. How long can horses live with kidney disease? “If we Read more…
There is no proven therapy for anhidrosis except moving the horse to a cooler climate. Not only does this help manage the high body temperatures, but horses are also noted to start sweating once in a cooler environment. What do you feed a horse with anhidrosis? Some suggested treatments are Read more…
Horses are not prone to senility, however, loss of hearing, poor eyesight, or chronic pain can lead to behaviors that may be mistaken for mental decline. Elderly horses may be more prone to diseases like Cushing’s disease that have been shown to cause a deterioration in mental capability. How does Read more…
What are the signs? Halitosis (bad smelling breath) Quidding (dropping partially chewed food particularly over the stable door or around the feed bucket) Reduced appetite/difficulty eating/slow eating. Food packing within cheeks. Poorly digested food in droppings. Weight loss. What signs indicate a horse was having a dental problem? The classic Read more…
Horses are naturally friendly and social animals. Their survival depends on herd members looking out for each other, so they form strong friendships with their herd mates and keeping the peace within their group is vital. Equine scientists studying herds of wild horses rarely see any sign of aggressive behaviour. Read more…
1,800 wild horses. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which runs the state’s HMAs, currently estimates that there are 1,800 wild horses living in Colorado. Are there any wild horses in Colorado? BLM Colorado manages four wild horse herd management areas on approximately 400 thousand acres. The combined appropriate management Read more…