Selecting Wood for Equine Stalls Southern Yellow Pine (SYP): The strongest of the soft wood species, very durable wood for horse stalls. Brazilian Hardwood: Tiger-wood is what we call it and it is a virtually kick proof Lumber. HDPE Wood: Is a virtually maintenance free wood for horse stalls. What Read more…
Horses need mats for a healthy and comfortable experience in their stalls. Without a mat, wooden or concrete floors can be hard on the horse’s joints. Mats also provide even and firm footing for the horse. What do you put at the bottom of a horse’s stall? Some commonly used Read more…
Large holes, cracks, voids, or out of level areas should be filled and leveled. Sand, dirt, or clay are not recommended as installation surfaces. The ideal surface is a 3 inch compacted layer of 3/4″ crushed gravel. What do you put under horse stall mats? What do you put under Read more…
HORSE is an acronym for the five poker disciplines that make up the game. Hold’em, Omaha Hi/Lo, Razz, Seven Card Stud and Eight or Better (Stud Hi/Lo) How is HORSE poker played? What is the E in HORSE poker? WHAT DOES THE LETTERS H, O, R, S, E STAND FOR? Read more…
Wild horses eat the grass, shrubs, and forage which goes through their body and comes out as manure. This manure then feeds the land, which creates more grass, forage, and plants to continue to feed the horses and other animals. The more the horses eat, the more manure they produce. Read more…
When added to a diet composed entirely of hay and grain, corn oil can grossly imbalance the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, which makes tissues vulnerable to inflammation. Is corn oil inflammatory? Corn oil is high in inflammatory omega-6 fats and made from GMO corn. It’s also highly refined and produces Read more…
It is believed that as little as one pound of this plant can be fatal if consumed by a horse. The nightshade plant is a trailing, shrub type plant that produces purple flowers and is found in wooded areas, fields, and along roadsides in North America. All parts of the Read more…
Hay with mold is dangerous for horses to eat; it can be toxic, and cause colic and respiratory diseases like heaves. Many types of molds can grow in the hay, and each causes different reactions. What are the symptoms of a horse eating moldy hay? Why Is Moldy Hay Dangerous? Read more…
If your horse is dropping feed, it’s highly likely they are experiencing some pain or discomfort while chewing. To alleviate this, they may adopt an unusual chewing pattern and, thus, drop food. Dropping food is one of the most common signs that your horse needs a dental examination. Why does Read more…
Horses with hay belly tend to be skinny everywhere but their bellies. You may be able to see the ribs easily or notice that the neck, chest, or withers aren’t quite as muscular. Poor Coat. Your horse’s normally shiny coat may become dull and lifeless due to the lack of Read more…