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! Listerine is affordable and easy to find, which makes it very practical to use. Does Listerine Help rain rot in horses? Listerine Read more…
Why is My Horse Eating Dirt? Dirt is a natural part of the equine diet. It contains minerals that a horse may be missing and has beneficial microbes that benefit digestion. Horses in the wild and in our pastures have been eating dirt forever. What minerals are a horse missing Read more…
In some cases, you may find your horse laying down to relax in the sun! Laying down for short periods of time may be normal behavior for your horse, especially if they are in a comfortable environment. However, most of the time you see them lying in the sun, it Read more…
They should never be put on a wet horse. When you buy a new rug do not throw away your old one! There will come a time when exceptionally rough weather or accidental damage will mean that you need a replacement for a few days while your main rug is Read more…
For pleasure. Horses roll because it feels good! Wallowing in the dirt scratches an itch they otherwise could not reach. According to Clark, it is also an indication that they are happy and feel safe in their environment. Why do horses like rolling in mud? Rolling helps the horses to Read more…
Like us, horses can get stressed and nervous when traveling, competing, or learning the ropes of a new job. They exhibit anxiety in different ways—from excessive chewing or grinding teeth, weight loss, to spooking easily, pacing, rearing, bolting, sweating, or suffering from gastric ulcers or diarrhea. How do you calm Read more…
Don’t feed moldy hay to horses. Most moldy hay problems are from mold spores, which can produce respiratory disease in horses. Many of the common mold toxins develop in the field during a delayed harvest. If you suspect a mold toxin problem, review your horse’s nutrition and health. Can you Read more…
Horses are more stressed and spook on windy days because they hear many different sounds and cannot identify predators. The wind also creates additional sounds made by objects blowing in the wind, such as leaves, debris, etc. This can frighten the horse because it may perceive these sounds as being Read more…
Hand Walk or Graze in Shade – Putting a horse back into his stall while still wet can cause him to heat back up, particularly if the air is still. Allowing your horse to fully or partially dry outside in the shade or in the barn aisle with a fan Read more…
Some horses seem to be prone to hoof abscesses. This may be because of their living conditions (wet, muddy conditions soften the hoof and predispose to infection) or because of the anatomy of their hooves. What causes horses to get abscesses? An abscess occurs when bacteria get trapped inside the Read more…