Acorns are toxic to horses, and when consumed in large enough quantities they can cause problems ranging from diarrhea to colic to kidney failure. Acorns are not, however, as toxic as some plants, and many horses seem to have no reaction to them, even after eating large quantities. What do Read more…
Toxic Trees Junipers. Apricot cherry, peach and plum trees. Locusts, including honey and black. Yew. Oleander. Mountain Laurel. Boxwood. Elderberry. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a bitter taste and is rarely eaten by horses when it is Read more…
Horses must eat 1.5 to 3 pounds of dried or wilted maple leaves per 1,000 pounds of bodyweight to become sick. Fresh maple leaves aren’t toxic. Dried maple leaves can remain toxic for four weeks, but they aren’t generally believed to retain toxicity the following spring. What is the most Read more…
How to teach a horse to respect you? Gain Respect By Disengaging the Hind-End. Have the Horse Back-Up and Out of Your Space. Gain Respect By Moving The Horse’s Shoulders Away From You. Lunge the Horse on a Lunge Line Without Being Pulled. Teach the Horse to Yield to Pressure Read more…
Boots. Since you’ll likely be wearing jeans to ride western, you can choose from several boot styles that’ll look great and keep you safe on and off your horse. The most important thing is to have a distinct heel so your foot can’t slip through the stirrup. The classic choice Read more…
Call your farrier to see when he or she can reattach the shoe. If it’s not going to be for a while, you can turn your horse out again. If it’s muddy or the ground is fairly soft, you can turn him out without wrapping the hoof. But if the Read more…
Chewing on objects is typically self-medication for the horse. Chewing, or self-medicating, is most likely due to discomfort – stemming from physical and/or mental stress from lack of forage. What does it mean when a horse nibbles? Typically, a horse bites someone as a sign of aggression. However, in some Read more…
jugular veins. The most frequently used veins for IV use in horses are the jugular veins on either side of the neck. Other veins can be used if needed, but it is not common. To administer an IV injection the area is first cleaned and then swabbed with alcohol. How Read more…
Horses love treats and snacks, as well as grass and hay. But make sure you don’t overdo it. What are horses Favorite Things? Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas. What do Read more…
No shot may be attempted twice in a row from the same spot to give the opponent 2 consecutive letters. Can you repeat the same shot in horse? To play HORSE, the first player shoots at the basket from anywhere on the court. If they make the basket, the second Read more…