Not only is intestinal upset a worry, she said, but some chicken-feed additives are highly toxic to horses and can also cause severe diarrhea and heart damage. What happens to a horse if they eat chicken feed? The most common concerns when a horse ingests another commercial feed is intestinal Read more…
Can horses eat pumpkin? Horses can, do and enjoy eating pumpkin. The flesh and seeds are perfectly safe, as is that canned stuff you can buy in stores and bake into treats. How do you prepare pumpkin for horses? Michigan State University Extension offers these reminders when giving your horse Read more…
Diet items reported to cause adverse food reactions in horses include lucerne, barley, beet pulp, bran, buckwheat, chicory, clover, malt, oats, potatoes, St. John’s Wort, and wheat, feed additives. What are most horses allergic to? Some common allergens and irritants for horses include: Insect bites (particularly Culicoides flies also called Read more…
First, peanut shells can be a choking hazard for horses, especially older ones with weaker teeth. Peanut shells do not contain any real nutrition either, so they do not benefit horses when eaten. Therefore, peanuts should always be shelled before they are offered to a horse at snack time. Are Read more…
In a small number of men, vigorous activities such as jogging, bicycling, horseback riding or heavy lifting may promote prostatitis. Although prostatitis is more often seen in men between 18 and 50, it can affect older men, too. What Can prostatitis be caused by? Acute prostatitis is usually caused when Read more…
Like most animals, horses are lactose intolerant, so it’s important to keep them away from dairy products like milk and cheese. If you did give your horse dairy? He or she could suffer from diarrhoea. Or worst case, serious digestive issues. Is milk poisonous to horses? Dairy Products: While milk Read more…
This herb is popular with urban foragers, but can be deadly to horses. Is common mallow poisonous? The leaves and stems of dried young plants can be brewed into tea; natural food vendors even sell them commercially for this purpose (7). Mallows are studied for use as forage, fodder, or Read more…
If you choose sanitary menstrual pads, we recommend using them only for short rides as they may cause UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). Tampons are a better choice for equestrians, as long as you can place them correctly so that they don’t cause discomfort while riding. Can you wear a pad Read more…
How to tame horses – Breath of the Wild You can crouch and move slowly to sneak up on horses without alerting them to your presence. Once close enough, jump onto the horse’s back and soothe it to calm it down and tame it. You can visit a stable to Read more…
It doesn’t only relieve the stress and calm the horse, but it also helps with cramps when applied with a massage. Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus scent is known the protect you from germs that float in the air. It can be diffused in the barn to protect both the horses and the Read more…