Light riding horses usually range in height from 14 to 16 hands (56 to 64 inches, 142 to 163 cm) and can weigh from 380 to 550 kilograms (840 to 1,210 lb). How heavy is a light horse? The horse breeds classified in this group stand 14.2 hands or taller Read more…
But, aside from young foal, adult horses do not typically die from the toxic venom from a snake bite. Your horse’s Veterinarian will be more concerned with asphyxiation due to swelling, infection and secondary disease that can result from a bite. What cures a rattlesnake bite? Treatment. The definitive treatment Read more…
Light Fixtures: LED sports lighting fixtures or outdoor floodlights are most suitable for equestrian lighting since they have the power needed to lighten large outdoor areas like an arena. These types of lights will be able to cast the light needed to cover a large area. How do you light Read more…
The mares should be placed under lights by December 1 to have a significant effect in the spring. The lighting program should be continued in the spring until the natural lighting meets the requirements. The same lighting program can be used on show horses to shed them out earlier in Read more…
Using light therapy has shown an increase in healing times from injuries and overall happy and healthy horses who haven’t had to undergo stressful and invasive recovery treatments. What does infrared do for horses? The infrared technology found in Protechmasta helps by gently assisting blood circulation which in turn can Read more…
Digital pulses can be felt on the lower leg of your horse in the fetlock and pastern area. The pulse comes from the blood flowing through the artery to the hoof. The artery will pulse with each beat of your horse’s heart. Should you feel a digital pulse in a Read more…
Horses—like many other animals—can learn to react to verbal cues: “Come here,” “back up,” “stay still,” “lift your foot,” “right,” “left,” etc. Although no scientific studies have confirmed horses also learn to recognize the words that form their individual names, it makes sense many of them would, she said. Do Read more…
Horses are flight or fight animals. If confronted with a threatening situation, they prefer protecting themselves by running away from the danger. If running away from a threat isn’t an option, horses can protect themselves by biting, striking, rearing up, bucking, or kicking. How does horse protect themselves? The “fight-or-flight” Read more…
The “fight-or-flight” response Humans have removed many predators from the life of the domestic horse; however, its first instinct when frightened is to escape. If running is not possible, the horse resorts to biting, kicking, striking or rearing to protect itself. What are the natural instincts of horses? Instinct, together Read more…
Horses are one of the most perceptive of all domestic animals. Since they are a prey species, they must be able to detect predators. A stimulus unnoticed by humans is often cause for alarm for horses; as riders and trainers we commonly mistake this reaction for “spookiness” or bad behavior. Read more…