Most commercial feeds contain iodine in the form of iodized salt, calcium iodate, EDDI or kelp meal. What is horse feed iodine? Iodine is a trace mineral that horses uses to regulate their basal or resting metabolism. Iodine is concentrated in the thyroid gland, located next to the trachea and Read more…
Treat Hoof Problems ACV is very effective at treating minor ailments in horse’s hooves such as seedy toe (white line disease), abscesses and thrush. Mix ¼ a cup of ACV in a bucket of water (approx. 3 litres) and if your horse is patient enough have him stand with his Read more…
Most dogs have no problem chewing on small, fresh pieces of hoof trimmings. Letting your dog have a small “treat” from the farrier will be fine in most cases. Avoid letting your dog have any trimmings if you have recently (as in within a week) dewormed your horses – especially Read more…
A fallen crest is caused by the Nauchal Ligament in the neck. When the Nauchal Ligament in the neck is Longer than the length of the neck itself, (think of it as an overstretched rubber band loose, inside of a straw), you get a fallen crest. How do you fix Read more…
Olfaction (smell) is important for horse’s survival. Smell helps horse select what they eat (horses are sensitive to poisonous plants, moldy forage and grain, dirty water, etc.). Horses use smell to detect other horses by smelling feces, urine, and body odors. What is a horse’s strongest sense? Sight is probably Read more…
A strong and secure lower leg is key to achieving good posture in the saddle, whatever discipline you ride. Your horse will thank you for being dedicated enough to work on your lower leg, because your aids will be clearer and more concise, and your balance will improve dramatically both Read more…
Popular Definition Outside the realms of the horse show world, pleasure riding refers to any type of riding you do simply for your enjoyment. Under the popular definition, pleasure riders do not chase points, trophies or championships. This term refers to those who only do trail riding with their horses. Read more…
Symptoms of a cold backed horse Stiffness through the back during the first few minutes of walk. Refusal or reluctance to let you mount from the ground. Discomfort when girth is tightened. Reactiveness to the saddle, such as dipping or bridging the back when the saddle or even saddle pad Read more…
Mongolia has more horses per person than any other nation – 66 per 100 people* – as if almost every adult Mongolian owns a horse. Mongolia is ‘horse lengths’ ahead of the next contenders: Iceland with 24.5 horses per 100 people and Uruguay with 12. Where are the most horses Read more…
At all levels, horse lovers are drawn to Florida’s year-round moderate climate, mineral-rich water and soil, outstanding facilities and strong support industries. Is Florida a good place for horses? Florida is also home to the Horse Capital of the World … Take a bow, Ocala! More than 700 horse farms Read more…