What Causes Septic Shock In Horses?

Causes of Septicemia (Foals) in Horses Septicemia is a bacterial infection that is caused when bacteria enters the body and then spreads through the bloodstream. Generally, foals that are three to four days old are the most susceptible to septicemia. Those born in dirty conditions are at a higher risk. Read more…

What Can Cause Endotoxemia In Horses?

The cause of endotoxemia is the toxin called lipopolysaccharide (LPS), which is present in the cell walls of gram-negative bacteria. How do you get endotoxemia? Adverse life styles, chronic infection, and aging can all contribute to the rise of circulating endotoxin levels and lead to low-grade endotoxemia. How do you Read more…

Do Horses Have Pedigree?

A pedigree is a way to record and trace a horse’s lineage. Knowing the history of your horse’s bloodline can help you determine their potential personality traits or training issues. Pedigrees are important when it comes to breeding and deciding which type of horse you hope to have. How do Read more…

Can You Fix A Buddy Sour Horse?

Luckily, you can fix a buddy-sour horse with the proper training. Clinton tells us that to fix this separation anxiety, you need to train the horses together but allow them to rest separately. Should I separating buddy sour horses? Horses have strong social bonds with their companions. So, being separated, Read more…

Did Humans Tame Horses?

Humans tamed horses some 4,200 years ago in the northern Caucasus region of what is today southwestern Russia, a study said Wednesday, solving the centuries-old mystery of where and when the process began that led to today’s domesticated equine population. When did humans start taming horses? approximately 6,000 years agoArchaeological Read more…

What Do Horses Usually Die From?

The most common cause of death in aged horses is diseases of the digestive system. That is to say, colic. Colic can also affect much younger animals but as the animal ages, everything works less well, including the digestive system. Do horses die of natural causes? The latest research from Read more…

Are Horses Easy To Tame?

It takes a lot of experience and practice to be able to tame wild horses. This is not a task an inexperienced horse handler could or should take on. It requires an understanding of basic equine behavior and a certain level of confidence around horses. How long does it take Read more…