Horse Riding: 5 Benefits For Your Child’s Development Physical And Mental Health And Fitness. Life Experiences. Enhanced Social Skills. Confidence And Self-Esteem. Responsibility. What is the benefits of horse riding? A study commissioned on behalf of the British Horse Society found that horseback riding is indeed a good cardiovascular workout. Read more…
Muscle strain in horses is the damage or breakdown of muscle and occurs most often in the large muscles of the hindlimb and back, and to a lesser extent in the neck and upper forelimb. How do you tell if a horse has back pain? How to Tell If Your Read more…
Symptoms you may experience Horse riding in particular can cause the piriformis to become tight and short as the hip is worked in prolonged external rotation increasing the risk of sciatic nerve impingement. Can horseback riding aggravate sciatica? HIgh-impact exercise: Exercises that put stress on the hips and pelvis can 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 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…
Pokeweed produces clusters of green berries, which mature to a dark purple color. The roots are the most toxic part of the plant, but horses can also be poisoned from the leaves and stems. A toxic compound, called phytolaccotoxin, can cause a burning sensation in the mouth, low grade chronic 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…
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 ΒΌ 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…
Regular deworming is an important step to preventing summer sores in horses. Deworming at the right time of year with the right medication will kill the larvae that cause these painful lesions. As a general rule, it’s no longer recommended to deworm your horse every 2 to 3 months. Why Read more…
Avoid use of saddles and tack until the sores are fully healed. Riding bareback will allow the horse to be exercised. If a saddle must be used, protect the sore area with an extra blanket or foam pad, making sure that no pressure is placed on the saddle sore. Can Read more…