A quiet nicker while the horse moves towards the person or horse they’re nickering at is a simple hello, indicating that the horse is happy to see them. Stallions will nicker louder and a bit more aggressively, accompanied by a head shake, when they’re trying to attract a mare for Read more…
Remove all stall equipment, bedding, and manure from the stall floor and walls. With a pump sprayer, spray a mixture of 6 ounces of bleach per gallon of water on all surfaces. Rinse with clear water. Using a pump sprayer, spray stall surfaces with a phenolic disinfectant. What can I Read more…
Toxic Components in Onion Plants contain N-propyl sulfide, allyl disulfide, and methyl disulfide. These compounds are toxic to horses if ingested in large enough quantities, causing oxidative damage to red blood cells. Can horses eat onion leaves? Onions and Garlic (The allium family of plants also includes chives, shallots and Read more…
Riding a horse while drunk is not against the law in most states. However, in Kentucky, Florida, and even California, you can get into serious trouble if you are drunk and riding a horse. Can you drink and ride a horse Australia? In NSW at least, drink driving offences are Read more…
Rain rot (or rain scald), common in warm, moist conditions, results in small bumps, crust-like scabs, and/or matted tufts of hair that pull off easily. It’s caused by a microorganism that behaves like both bacteria and fungi. Your vet may recommend a broad-spectrum antimicrobial shampoo. Why does my horse have Read more…
On these pages, we have combined expert equine veterinary advice with our long-standing professional experience to cover these issues: Equine atypical myopathy (EAM). Colic. Cushing’s disease. Equine herpes virus (EHV). Equine influenza virus. Gastric ulcer syndrome. Laminitis. Mud fever. What is the most common horse illness? Find out the top Read more…
Sweeten their water If your horse isn’t keen on drinking at competitions, try adding some soaked sugar beet or apple juice to your horse’s water. Giving them electrolytes either in their feed, as a paste or in their water, will also encourage them to drink. Can you give apple juice Read more…
Napping is a behavioural issue where a horse is reluctant or outright refuses to move in the direction you want them to go. This may take many different forms such as spinning around, rearing, bucking, or planting themselves and refusing to move. How do I get my horse to stop Read more…
Van Sickle Oil-Based Barn & Outbuilding Paint is a lead-free, non-toxic livestock friendly paint that is suitable for painting horse stalls and livestock barns as well as paddock fences. What is the best color for a horse fence? Many farms choose black fencing for its visibility in snowy weather and Read more…
Horse stalls are high traffic areas that receive a lot of wear and tear, so in order to extend their lifespan, it is best to paint wooden boards to protect them from rotting. What kind of paint is safe for horses? Tempera-Always use safe, non-toxic, water-based paints for painting on Read more…