A well fitting bridle should have all the side buckles roughly in line with the horse’s eye when fitted to the middle adjustment holes, with plenty of extra holes so that it can be adjusted up or down. It is very uncomfortable for the horse if the buckles end up Read more…
The pain and welts can help identify horsefly bites. The following may also occur: a large, red, raised rash at the site or over a wider area. What does a horsefly bite look like? A bite from a horsefly can be very painful and the bitten area of skin will Read more…
The presence of foamy saliva on the lips is regarded favourably by dressage trainers as a sign that the horse is accepting the bit in a relaxed manner, accompanied by salivation and chewing. Why does my horse drool with a bit? Owners of drooling horses should check to be sure Read more…
Vinegar. Scrubbing with plain hot water and an old nail or toothbrush usually gets most of the grime off. Vinegar is used to clean many things. If you need a little more power, add a splash of white vinegar in the wash water. Soak the bit if there is a Read more…
iO Epsom Salts are also good for Insect bites, Wounds, Repellent, Laxatives, Fabric Softener and Conditioner in horses. Due to its saline properties, it can be absorbed into the skin, as well be used to treat colics and hoof abscesses. Can you use Epsom salt on horses? For horses and Read more…
One of the most common reasons your horse may refuse to accept the bridle when you try to put it on is that your horse is just being stubborn. It’s important to remember that having a bit in its mouth isn’t natural to a horse, and they tend to try Read more…
Your veterinarian and wound management Veterinary treatment may include trimming skin flaps, removing dirt and foreign particles from the wound, cleaning the wound with saline and antiseptics and suturing the wound if appropriate and bandaging. Use of antibiotics and pain relief may also be needed. What does an infected horse Read more…
A vaccinated horse that is bitten by or exposed to a rabid animal should be given a rabies booster immediately and observed for 45 days for any signs of rabies. Several rabies vaccines are available for horses; these appear to be both safe and effective in preventing rabies. Are horses Read more…
7 tips to tell if your horse is on the bit The horse tracks up. The hooves of the hind legs step into the prints left from the front legs in trot. The horse can lift its tail. The poll is the highest point. Lightness. The horse is seeking the Read more…
Once a horse shows signs of rabies it invariably dies within a few days. Early signs range from colic to lameness to depression to agitation. Late signs are dramatic; horses either become recumbent and unresponsive, or dangerously aggressive. There is no treatment. What does a horse look like with rabies? Read more…