This is most commonly seen in horses that live on pasture and come in contact with high levels of multiple airborne mold spores throughout the year. The average age of horses at onset is 9-12 years. What is the most common cause of recurrent obstructive pulmonary disease in horses? As Read more…
Because your horse isn’t responding to your soft, two-rein pull to lower his head, you’ll ask him to release to one side or the other. Use one rein to guide your horse’s energy in one direction and then the other. Keep his feet busy so it’s almost impossible for him Read more…
Heaves, properly known as Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO), is caused by a hypersensitivity to inhaled triggers, usually hay and barn dust, or in the case of travel, fumes and particulates from car and truck exhausts. How long does it take a horse to get heaves? Symptoms typically begin to appear Read more…
Blinkers, sometimes known as blinders, are a piece of horse tack that prevent the horse seeing to the rear and, in some cases, to the side. What are the things that cover horses eyes? A fly mask is a piece of gear used on horses heads to cover the eyes, Read more…
The process of removing dirt and debris from the inside of your horse’s hooves is called “picking out” the feet. A hoof pick is used for this purpose. How are horses feet cleaned? Use the hoof pick to clear out dirt, matted hay or straw, manure, and any other debris. Read more…
Usually, from 6 to 10 head of horses are shod by the average farrier per day. Some may shoe as many as 16. Almost all farriers are self-employed, free to choose where they work. How long does it take to shoe a horse? The whole process from bars to shoed Read more…
Actions you can take Keep the stables clean and tidy as much as possible. Set traps and physical barriers. Identify entry points and close them. Eliminate existing nest sites. Avoid feed spillage. Remove food sources where possible. Keep feed in metal containers rather than plastic ones, with tight-fitting lids. How Read more…
Most horses actually relieve the obstruction on their own within an hour. Move your horse to a stable without food, water or edible bedding and give them time for the condition to resolve. It might be worth ringing the Sussex Equine Hospital to warn us that you might need a Read more…
Farrier. Farrier is now usually applied specifically to a blacksmith who specializes in shoeing horses, a skill that requires not only the ability to shape and fit horseshoes, but also the ability to clean, trim, and shape a horse’s hooves. What do you call a horse shoe maker? A farrier Read more…
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! Does Listerine Help rain rot in horses? Listerine has also been said to have a positive effect on rain rot. It can Read more…