Horseflies in particular hate the smell and taste of vinegar, so it’s a great addition to homemade horse fly sprays. Apple cider vinegar is an excellent repellent, and it also benefits from being a natural product that’s made from fermented apple juice. Additionally, it works as a natural conditioner for Read more…
If you choose sanitary menstrual pads, we recommend using them only for short rides as they may cause UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). Tampons are a better choice for equestrians, as long as you can place them correctly so that they don’t cause discomfort while riding. Can you wear a pad Read more…
Hot herbs can dispel the cold, but the herb most often associated with this action is cayenne; however, it is not advisable to give cayenne to horses on a daily basis. Some will not even entertain eating it. Is cayenne pepper good for horses? Cayenne Pepper spray is commonly used Read more…
Recommended Products: Convalescent Muesli – An oat free muesli for horses in recovery or resting. Ultimate Balancer – Ideal for good doers on box-rest to ensure they get all the vitamins and minerals they need. Fibergy – A low-calorie blend of alfalfa and oat chaff, suitable for all horses and Read more…
This herb is popular with urban foragers, but can be deadly to horses. Is common mallow poisonous? The leaves and stems of dried young plants can be brewed into tea; natural food vendors even sell them commercially for this purpose (7). Mallows are studied for use as forage, fodder, or Read more…
Like most animals, horses are lactose intolerant, so it’s important to keep them away from dairy products like milk and cheese. If you did give your horse dairy? He or she could suffer from diarrhoea. Or worst case, serious digestive issues. Is milk poisonous to horses? Dairy Products: While milk Read more…
Horses typically produce several quarts of urine every four hours, for a total of about 1.5 to 2 gallons per day. How big is a horse bladder? The normal equine bladder can accommodate 4–4.5L of urine. Horses usually urinate four to six times daily and, depending on size, will produce Read more…
“Although almonds are not commonly fed to horses because they are used primarily for human consumption, they make a tasty treat for horses with many nutritional benefits. What nuts are toxic to horses? Knowing which trees are dangerous will help you keep them out of horses’ reach, safeguarding his health Read more…
In a small number of men, vigorous activities such as jogging, bicycling, horseback riding or heavy lifting may promote prostatitis. Although prostatitis is more often seen in men between 18 and 50, it can affect older men, too. What Can prostatitis be caused by? Acute prostatitis is usually caused when Read more…
First, peanut shells can be a choking hazard for horses, especially older ones with weaker teeth. Peanut shells do not contain any real nutrition either, so they do not benefit horses when eaten. Therefore, peanuts should always be shelled before they are offered to a horse at snack time. Are Read more…