Don’t panic! Most cases of choke will clear by themselves within a couple of hours without the need for any treatment. Take all food and water away from the horse (including edible bedding) and keep an eye on them. How long can choke last in horses? Many chokes resolve naturally Read more…
Inhalation therapy is the preferred method to manage equine asthma and may also be used as adjunctive therapies to treat pneumonia and recurrent airway obstruction (heaves). What is the best treatment for horses with heaves? The mainstay for medical treatment of heaves is the administration of anti- inflammatory medicines, such Read more…
Round bales should not be fed to heaves-affected horses, and it is important to clean up hay scraps from stalls and pastures. Both round bales and hay scraps often harbor high levels of respiratory particles. What do you feed horses with heaves? Horses with heaves ideally should be at pasture Read more…
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…