Did you know? Farrier is now usually applied specifically to a blacksmith who specializes in shoeing horses, a skill that requires not only the ability to shape and fit horseshoes, but also the ability to clean, trim, and shape a horse’s hooves. What are horseshoe makers called? A farrier is Read more…
It’s a powerful antiseptic that kills germs and bad breath. Did you know it’s also helpful around the barn? It can even be used directly on your horse! Does Listerine Help rain rot in horses? Listerine has also been said to have a positive effect on rain rot. It can Read more…
Usually, from 6 to 10 head of horses are shod by the average farrier per day. Some may shoe as many as 16. Almost all farriers are self-employed, free to choose where they work. How long does it take to shoe a horse? The whole process from bars to shoed Read more…
The process of removing dirt and debris from the inside of your horse’s hooves is called “picking out” the feet. A hoof pick is used for this purpose. How are horses feet cleaned? Use the hoof pick to clear out dirt, matted hay or straw, manure, and any other debris. Read more…
Inhalation therapy is the preferred method to manage equine asthma and may also be used as adjunctive therapies to treat pneumonia and recurrent airway obstruction (heaves). What is the best treatment for horses with heaves? The mainstay for medical treatment of heaves is the administration of anti- inflammatory medicines, such Read more…
Cubed hay, shredded beet pulp, and mashes made with oat or wheat chaff are alternatives that can replace a portion of the long-fiber hay ration. In addition to nutritional management, several other things can be done to reduce the problem of the disease in affected horses. What should I feed Read more…
Soaking hay in cold water for about 60 minutes or hot water for about 30 minutes will remove a considerable percentage of the water-soluble carbohydrates, making the hay more suitable for horses that should consume low-starch diets. What is the easiest way to soak hay? That means spritzing the hay Read more…
The fungus produces the mycotoxin slaframine which causes the slobbers. It can be present on both pasture and in stored dry hay. The fungus persists on infected fields from year to year. Slaframine will persist in stored hay for 10 months or more; though its biological activity decreases. How do Read more…
Certain equine-assisted therapies are effective for children with cerebral palsy, behavioral tics, motor control issues, and coordination problems, and for people of any age with reduced mobility. Research has found Equine Therapy to also be beneficial for those with eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. Why horses are good for Read more…
Because these worms can migrate to the lungs, infected horses may show signs of respiratory disease such as cough or nasal discharge. What are the symptoms of lung worms in horses? Signs of lungworm infection range from moderate coughing with slightly increased respiratory rates to unthriftiness in older horses. Infections Read more…