Generally, a horse that pulls, leans, and in other ways fails to respond quietly to rein pressure is called a “hard mouthed horse,” whereas a horse that is light and calmly responsive to rein restraint is said to have a “soft mouth.” How do you get a horse’s mouth soft? Read more…
Fluid is yellow to creamy, hazy, with decreased viscosity and may be flocculent. Fibrin clumps may enmesh cells, which decreases the nucleated cell count. What Colour is synovial fluid in horses? Gross examination of synovial fluid SF is clear, pale-yellow and viscous and doesn’t clot, but may exhibit thixotropism so Read more…
Rabies in the horse is a relatively uncommon disease. Every year about 30 to 60 cases of rabies in horses are confirmed in the United States. In 2008, a total of 6,843 cases of rabies were confirmed in animals. Are horses immune to rabies? While that is one presentation of Read more…
The force of a horse bite can be up to 500 pounds per square inch (psi). Human biting force is about 200 psi, which means, horses can bite at a force 2 ½ times that. If your equine does not chop your finger off, it does not mean they have Read more…
Commonly, an affected horse will have white or gray matter that is moist and spongy appearing in the sulci region (grooves on either side and in the center of the frog) of the hoof. This characteristic growth’s appearance has been described as similar to wet cauliflower with cottage cheese like Read more…
The angle formed by the meeting of the upper and lower incisor teeth (profile view) affords an indication of age. This angle of incidence or “contact” changes from approximately 160 to 180 degrees in young horses, to less than a right angle as the incisors appear to slant forward and Read more…
If you are bitten and it breaks the skin, clean the site thoroughly with soap and water. If there is significant trauma, or if the bite is over a joint, hand, foot, or a prosthetic device, you should see a doctor immediately because antibiotics are most likely indicated. What antibiotics Read more…
Signs of dental problems Resistance and evasion to the bit or bridle. Changes in behaviour for example the horse becomes aggressive due to being in pain. Change in behaviour when ridden for example head tilting, head tossing, mouth open, irregular head carriage. How do you know if your horse needs Read more…
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of the horse resides just below and in front of the base of the horse’s ear on either side of the head. Where is the TMJ muscle located? TMJ disorders affect the temporomandibular joint, located on each side of your head in front of your ears. Read more…
Here’s what to look out for: Fussing with the bit or head tossing. Horses with dental problems will find holding onto the bit uncomfortable, so firstly check whether it’s just discomfort caused solely by the bit that’s the issue. Quidding. Weight loss. Slow eating. Spooking. Spilling food. Halitosis. Drooling. How Read more…