Horses will often freeze for a moment to check out something frightening when they are stressed before they run away. Why does my horse freeze? Horses balk for many reasons. Some may be nervous about certain situations and rather than spook and try to flee, they freeze. These horses lack Read more…
If your horse stretches his limbs exaggeratedly, or in a cat-like way, this could indicate abdomen or back problems. ‘Stretching is typically a way of decreasing pressure in the stomach or intestines,’ Gil explains. ‘So if you see this in your horse, it may be because he has ulcers or Read more…
No specific treatment is available to help nerve regeneration, but nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help control swelling. If voluntary movement, pain sensation, and spinal reflexes improve over 1 to 2 months, the outlook for recovery is good. How do you treat nerve pain in a horse? Gabapentin is another drug Read more…
Horse Care Is a Labor of Love Because they don’t regulate how much food they eat, and will gorge on feed if they have access to a lot of it, you have to provide food in measured intervals twice daily. You also have to make sure that horses always have Read more…
Corn provides energy to horses primarily in the form of starch. Processing it—in this case, cracking—makes the starch more available to horses. Energy fuels growth, performance, and maintenance of body weight. Is Maize good for horses? Every horseman knows that corn is a suitable feedstuff for horses. In fact, it Read more…
Some nerve injuries can resolve after several weeks or months, but if the nerve has been completely ruptured, surgical reattachment is required for regeneration. How do you treat nerve damage in horses? No specific treatment is available to help nerve regeneration, but nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help control swelling. If Read more…
A modern crop usually consists of a long shaft of fiberglass or cane which is covered in leather, fabric, or similar material. The rod of a crop thickens at one end to form a handle, and terminates in a thin, flexible tress such as wound cord or a leather tongue, Read more…
No. People using riding crops improperly can hurt horses. Crops should only be used as a gentle cue to a horse. A simple touch with no force behind it can tell a trained horse what is wanted. Are horse crops cruel? A whip or riding crop can be a useful Read more…
36”-60”. The whip can be used to ask a horse to control its speed as well as teach other maneuvers. Training whips are generally 36”-60” in length with a handle. It also has a lash that includes a popper on the end. A riding whip can vary in style and Read more…
about 2 months. A small block should last about 2 months. When feeding loose salt, make sure you buy the plain white salt that’s intended for animal consumption, not one blended with minerals or used for de-icing. Horses that consume their salt from loose feedings tend to have a higher Read more…