The change in working patterns and the vast number of people working from home could also mean owning a horse was now a possibility, and the money saved from commuting would also help it become a reality. With all these potential buyers the demand for horses increased and therefore so Read more…
Stud chains, like many pieces of equipment, can harm the horse if used improperly. If you are unsure how to use a stud chain or your horse has never had one on him before, have a professional horse trainer teach you how to use it properly and get your horse Read more…
Copperhead bites or dry bites with little venom injected often cause only mild signs. Severe bites from more dangerous snake species or larger doses of venom can cause marked pain and swelling, coagulopathy (blood clotting defect) and hemorrhage, cardiac arrhythmias, shock, collapse, and in some cases acute death. Are horse’s Read more…
Using a chain over the nose or under the chin can hurt a horse if it’s used wrong – it’s all in how you handle your hands. Do stud chains hurt horses? Never walk a horse with tension on the stud chain. While even the sharpest intentional correction, with a Read more…
Field Fence – Field fencing is also made of wire, but with a stronger gauge and crimped at the joints to reinforce its durability. This style is suitable for larger animals such as cattle or hogs. Horse Fence – Horse fencing is similar to field fencing in that it is Read more…
This working horse farm has 1,200 acres surrounded by 30 miles of white plank fencing with outstanding museums, theaters, tours and nearly 50 different breeds of horses. Why do Ky horse farms have double fences? The double fences serve multiple purposes. It allows groups of horses to see each other Read more…
Horses require shelter from wind, inclement weather, and if they are injured or sick. Generally, something as simple as a three-sided run-in shed will suffice for shelter from the weather. What is the best shelter for horses? Horses benefit the most from well-ventilated, open-style structures that provide just enough coverage Read more…
Horses might chew trees for a variety of reasons, such as boredom or nutritional deficiency. Learn about the benefits and risks, and how to protect your horses and your trees. They’re plant eaters. How do you stop a horse from eating bark? You can nail metal caps over fence rails Read more…
Additionally, approximately 3 lbs. of ingested wilted or dry leaves could be lethal. Small equine like ponies and donkeys can show toxicity symptoms after ingesting as little as 0.5 lbs. of maple leaves. Can horses be around maple trees? Wilted maple leaves are toxic to horses if they eat 1.5 Read more…
“The greatest risk with exposure and ingestion of horse manure,” Dr. Czincila told Complex, “is that of possible protozoan and/or bacterial infection that can lead to chronic disease including abdominal pain, diarrhea and dehydration to potential death.” That’s right: potential death. Can you get sick from horse manure? Horse manure Read more…