A horse should have well-formed withers where the shoulder can attach to the rest of the body. The back should be one-third of the horse’s length. Measure back length from the middle of the withers to the point of hip. How do you know if your horse has a weak Read more…
So when the horse rears, lean a little bit forward in the saddle and grab some mane, if you have to, in order to help balance yourself. Then, as soon as all four of the horse’s feet hit the ground again, put him straight to work. What should you do Read more…
There are a variety of trees and plants and flowers which, when ingested, are toxic to your horse. Horse chestnut (Ohio buckeye), whose scientific name is Aesculus Hippocastanum or glabra, is one of those trees which is toxic to your horse. What are the side effects of horse chestnut? Horse Read more…
The horse-chestnut was introduced to North America many years ago from Greece and Albania. In Autumn the ground beneath is covered with nuts from this tree. The husks are green with many spines, but the nut itself is a shiny brown. The horse-chestnut is not a true chestnut and the Read more…
How long does it take to work? Horse chestnut works cumulatively, meaning it works better over time. In most cases you would expect to see an improvement between 2 and 4 weeks. If your varicose veins are severe and the issue longstanding, it may take a little longer. How long Read more…
It is utilized as a shade and ornamental tree and can also be found infrequently in many wooded areas. While they may be beneficial for our human needs, for example the esthetic value of ornamentation and shade, they can be unhealthy and even deadly for your horse. What is the Read more…
With muddy footing comes the increased risk that horses will slip or even fall. You may not see the incident itself, but the damage done can often be a clue to what went down. Most horses on pasture will avoid slick footing when they can, but a cavorting horse may Read more…
There is living tissue at the base of each chestnut, and the area will bleed if too much of the dry layer is pulled off. Don’t try to twist the chestnuts off, as this will pull the surrounding skin and cause pain. Occasionally, horses that are very ill can actually Read more…
There are some animals that can safely eat conkers. These include wild boars and deer. However, they are too toxic for humans to eat and will make people unwell. Strangely, despite the name horse chestnuts, they are also poisonous for horses. What creatures eat conkers? They are poisonous to most Read more…
The draft horse usually needs at least eight feet of clearance from floor to ceiling and a stall length of ten feet or more; this usually means a straight-haul trailer designed with open headroom in front of each stall. How do you measure a horse for a trailer? Stall length Read more…