Horses that have itchy or irritated skin (a common cause is insect hypersensitivity or irritation) will often nip and bite at the affected area. Horses in abdominal pain (colic) often look at their sides (flanks) and sometimes will bite their skin there. Why is my horse biting at his stomach? Read more…
Treatment of girth gall involves careful cleaning with a saline solution or hydrogen peroxide and applying a thick, protective ointment. You will need to stop riding the horse until the sore heals completely. Anti-inflammatory medication and ice packs can be used to reduce inflammation. How do you get rid of Read more…
Omeprazole is the only drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for treating horses with ulcers. Trade names for equine Omeprazole are Gastrogard and Ulcergard. Does omeprazole treat hind gut ulcers? Omeprazole, comprable to Prilosec in human medicine, blocks the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Read more…
Girth galls in horses are skin sores that develop due to the friction between the girth (or harness) and the horse. Galls are also named girth blisters. Girth galls can occur when the girth is too tight and pinches, the girth is dirty or hard, or the horse has sensitive Read more…
The clinical signs of ringworm in horses usually consist of patches of crusty, dry skin with hair loss, and circular lesions that are itchy. Transmission: The fungus can be transmitted from horses to humans by direct contact with an infected animal’s skin or hair or touching contaminated objects. What diseases Read more…
The causes of girthy horse behavior are: Poor saddle fit. Chiropractic issues. Ulcers. Nutritional deficiencies. Why is my horse suddenly Girthy? Your Horse May Be Girthy Because His Tack Doesn’t Fit Make sure that your tack fits properly and is placed correctly on his back. The girth should be tight Read more…
Stomach ulcers develop in as little as 5 days. Causes of stomach ulcers vary. Horses’ stomachs secrete hydrochloric acid continuously, and the stomach acidity of a horse or foal is very high between periods of eating or nursing, as well as during intensive exercise. How long does it take for Read more…
Lunging or long reining. You shouldn’t lunge five times a week or for longer than 20-30 minutes depending on your horse and their current fitness level, but done correctly, lunging once or twice a week can be a very useful tool in developing fitness. If your horse is out of Read more…
Sheath swelling can indicate local sheath problems like trauma and smegma accumulation, but it can also be a sign of body-wide disease. For that reason, your vet will probably start by determining your horse’s general health with a careful physical exam. What do you do if your horse has a Read more…
In hand walking As simple as it seems, taking your horse for a walk in hand when you can’t take them for a ride is a great way to give both you and your horse exercise. Not only does your horse get some exercise. It is also a great way Read more…