Magnesium deficiency and excess in horses Excessive magnesium will be excreted in the urine, but overdoses have been linked to decreased calcium and phosphorus uptake, compromised intestinal integrity, heart conduction problems and renal trouble, so it’s important not to over supplement. Can you give a horse too much mineral? Mineral Read more…
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Congress unanimously passed the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, a federal law to protect wild horses and burros from “capture, branding, harassment, and death.” Declared “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West; that they contribute to the diversity of Read more…
Remarkably complex and efficient, the immune system is designed to protect your horse from a host of potential dangers, ranging from viruses and bacteria to toxins and environmental threats. Read on to learn simple ways you can help keep it strong. One of the greatest risks to the equine immune Read more…
Protein: High quality protein is always important to a horse’s diet. The amino acids provided by protein are also critical to a healthy immune system. These act to help form important components of immune cells, enzymes, and other material used to maintain optimal health. How do you strengthen a horse’s Read more…
Definitions of horse barn. a farm building for housing horses or other livestock. synonyms: stable, stalls. examples: Augean stables. What is another name for a horse barn? A stable is a building in which livestock, especially horses, are kept. What is the meaning of barn? : a usually large building Read more…
There is no requirement that the vehicle must be motorized to qualify as a motor vehicle. So is a horse a “device?” At least one Texas prosecutor has attempted to argue that it is. However, the legal odds are strong that you will not face charges for DWI if law Read more…
Equestrian Licensing You don’t need a license to ride a horse, but you may need one if you want to do other things like drive a buggy in specific areas, guide other people on a trail ride, or pick up passengers in a carriage. Can you ride horses on streets Read more…
A horse may trip more often with an unbalanced rider. A good rider can help their horse keep their balance, especially where the going gets uneven. Improving your riding skills and becoming more fit yourself can help prevent tripping and stumbling. Does navicular cause tripping? One example of a condition Read more…
If an officer believes you are clearly intoxicated while riding a horse, there are a number of charges they could file against you. The most obvious charge would be public intoxication. Is it illegal to ride a horse drunk in the US? Riding a horse while drunk is not against Read more…
“Anything like a horse and buggy or even riding a horse, things like that, you can’t be prosecuted for DWI.” Under Missouri law, a person commits the offense of driving while intoxicated “if he or she operates a vehicle while in an intoxicated condition.” Can you be charged drunk on Read more…