Carrots – as they are fed to the horse, in a fresh state – are NOT high in sugar or NSC (non-structural carbohydrates). Fresh carrots are – by official human food definition – a low sugar food at less than 5% sugar. Carrots are around 80% water, so any sugar Read more…
Bladder Infection in Horses Infection and inflammation of the bladder caused by bacteria is called bacterial cystitis. In horses, cystitis is likely to be the result of an obstruction in the urinary tract or paralysis of the bladder (which may be the result of nerve damage). How is cystitis treated Read more…
Cattle feed usually contains additives that are toxic to horses. The most common and harmful additives are ionophores, commonly known as monensin sodium (Rumensin) and lasalocid (Bovatec), which are antibiotic-like medications. What should you not feed horses? There are certain foods which you should certainly never feed to your horse. Read more…
1. Horses who lean on one rein can benefit from a walk “square”. Ride a quarter-pirouette in each corner and a leg-yield, travers or shoulder-fore on each straight side. This will gently manipulate the horse’s body without using the hand. How do you feel contact with a horse? Feeling the Read more…
The seeds of pumpkins and other vine crops contain the substance cucurbitacin, which has been shown to be a deworming compound. Do pumpkin seeds deworm horses? The seeds of pumpkins and many other vine crops are be- lieved to contain a deworming compound called cucurbitacin which has been used to Read more…
Some of the herbs that are proven to be highly effective at expelling or preventing infestation of parasites are peppermint, chamomile, anise, thyme, dulse, neem, elecampane, cinnamon, and garlic. Are pumpkin seeds a natural dewormer for horses? The seeds of pumpkins and many other vine crops are be- lieved to Read more…
Pumpkins are generally safe to feed to livestock. However, feeding a large amount of a new food to any animal may cause gastrointestinal upset or other digestive issues, so it’s best to consider it as a seasonal snack. Are pumpkins safe for horses? Orange pumpkins, including the seeds are safe Read more…
Yes, horses can absolutely eat sweet potatoes. They are chock-full of delicious nutrition that will benefit all of your adorable equines. And that’s not the only upside to horses eating sweet potatoes, either. But, with anything, moderation is key. Are sweet potatoes poisonous to horses? Both sweet potatoes and carrots Read more…
The seeds of pumpkins and other vine crops contain the substance cucurbitacin, which has been shown to be a deworming compound. Do pumpkin seeds deworm horses? The seeds of pumpkins and many other vine crops are be- lieved to contain a deworming compound called cucurbitacin which has been used to Read more…
Diet items reported to cause adverse food reactions in horses include lucerne, barley, beet pulp, bran, buckwheat, chicory, clover, malt, oats, potatoes, St. John’s Wort, and wheat, feed additives. What are most horses allergic to? Some common allergens and irritants for horses include: Insect bites (particularly Culicoides flies also called Read more…