Trees for Pasture Birch, Yellow or River – Mature height of 40-75 feet, depending on variety. Hackberry, Common – Mature height of 40-60 feet. Ash, Green or White – Mature height of 50-80 feet, depending on variety. Honeylocust, Common – Mature height of 30-70 feet. Poplar, Tulip – Mature height Read more…
Detergents will strip away all of the sebum Your horse will be left with dry skin, unprotected skin, and his hair will be brittle and more apt to stain. Can I use Dawn dish soap on horse? Dawn Dish Soap Dawn is another product that can assist in returning your Read more…
Herbicides are one of the best ways to effectively control several troublesome broadleaf weeds. However, good stewardship and management practices are required to ensure you’re getting the most benefit from an herbicide application. When should you spray horse pasture for weeds? Apply herbicides between August 1st and September 15th for Read more…
As well as potentially preventing upper airway obstruction, tongue-ties may stop horses from getting their tongue over the bit, increasing the rider’s control. Why do they tie racehorses tongues? Tongue ties are used with the aim of improving racing performance for two main reasons: to prevent the horse getting their Read more…
Using a chain over the nose or under the chin can hurt a horse if it’s used wrong – it’s all in how you handle your hands. Do stud chains hurt horses? Never walk a horse with tension on the stud chain. While even the sharpest intentional correction, with a Read more…
Copperhead bites or dry bites with little venom injected often cause only mild signs. Severe bites from more dangerous snake species or larger doses of venom can cause marked pain and swelling, coagulopathy (blood clotting defect) and hemorrhage, cardiac arrhythmias, shock, collapse, and in some cases acute death. Are horse’s Read more…
Within the pasture, fence around trees to keep horses from stripping the bark. Why are trees fenced in horse pastures? Trees and Fencing Regardless of whether the tree is toxic, horses may eat or chew the bark and damage the tree. If the bark is removed in an entire circle Read more…
Stud chains, like many pieces of equipment, can harm the horse if used improperly. If you are unsure how to use a stud chain or your horse has never had one on him before, have a professional horse trainer teach you how to use it properly and get your horse Read more…
Bits that use copper or sweet iron encourage the horse to salivate, relax their jaw, and accept the bit easier. Commonly seen in Western bits, this material naturally rusts to produce a sweet taste that the horse enjoys. What does a copper roller do on a bit? Copper is a Read more…
If you find your horse licking more than normal, make sure that their diet is healthy and well-balanced. A horse may also lick wood, dirt, or other surfaces if they notice a deficiency in their diet. Why do horses lick the fence? Sometimes, though, the available forage does not meet Read more…