Signs of pneumonia include nasal discharge, fever and depression. Practicing biosecurity, vaccinating against respiratory infections and managing chronic illnesses can help prevent pneumonia in your horse. What are the 5 most common symptoms of pneumonia? Symptoms of pneumonia a cough – which may be dry, or produce thick yellow, green, Read more…
Feed may reach the large colon in as little as seven hours post-feeding and will stay here for 48 to 65 hours. The small colon reclaims excess water and returns it to the body. This is where fecal balls are formed. Fecal balls are the undigested and mostly indigestible portion Read more…
Horses who are doing little to no work should eat closer to 2% of their body weight in forage, with little to no concentrates. Those who are doing heavy work will need closer to 1% of their body weight in forage and an equal weight of concentrates. Those in moderate Read more…
Provide plenty of roughage A horse should eat one to two percent of their body weight in roughage every day. Horses who spend much of their time in stalls aren’t doing much grazing, but their natural feeding patterns can be replicated by keeping hay in front of them for most Read more…
show jumping. show jumping, competitive equestrian event in which horse and rider are required to jump, usually within a time limit, a series of obstacles that have been designed for a particular show. What is Olympic horse jumping called? ShowjumpingShowjumping is one of three equestrian sports at the Olympic Games, Read more…
Naturally, horses obtain sufficient amounts of vitamin E through lush green pasture. However, this is not a realistic option for all horse owners. Another option to increase vitamin E levels in a deficient animal is through supplementation. Does grass have vitamin E? Grass contains somewhere between 30 to 100 IU Read more…
While these items will all slowly raise your Horse Bonding level, the quickest way to bond with your horse is going to be to lead your horse around. Keeping your horse well fed, clean, and brushed will all help you raise the Horse Bonding level. How can I increase my Read more…
In full flight (in a gallop) a horse can cover up to just over 3km before it begin’s feeling fatigued. However if gaits are varied with canters and gallop, a well-conditioned horse can cover 30 to 50km in a day (while giving the horse multiple breaks in between to regain Read more…
Horses that are confined to stalls for long periods of time tend to suffer from swelling of the legs; the swelling is caused when fluids build up (edema) due to poor circulation. As a minimum form of exercise, some daily walking is required; 15 or 20 minutes should do the Read more…
A few Polo mints a day or a few carrots a day or half an apple a day as a treat is OK for any horse or pony. What kind of mints can horses eat? “Peppermint-flavored treats made especially for horses and peppermint candy won’t likely cause any problems, especially Read more…