If your horse is sweating excessively (whether or not they are exercising), try to keep your horse on its feet and walking, if at all possible and call a veterinarian immediately. Excessive sweating may be a sign of an underlying illness or condition that requires medical attention. Can you turn Read more…
To cool an overheated horse, sponge it with cool water. Repeat this until the horse is cool. If near a water source, use a hose to spray the horse continuously with cool water. How do you cool a horse down fast? Whether sourced from a hose, pond or river, the Read more…
A 12-foot x 12-foot stall is the standard recommendation for a 1,000-pound horse. Many stables are successful with stalls slightly smaller than this, but walls less than 10 feet in length are not recommended. Generally, the stall wall length is 1 1/2 times the horse’s length. What is the standard Read more…
Dust and poor ventilation contribute to airway disease, and research shows that confinement in a stall reduces gut motility, increasing colic risk. In addition, stall life can be isolating and stressful for herd animals like horses. Is it OK to keep a horse in a stall? Many horse owners prefer Read more…
Horses roll for pretty much the same reason you wash – it helps keep our coats in good condition. Mud and dust are good for our skin, and rolling also helps regulate our temperature. Why does my horse roll in the mud? She adds: “As well as for enjoyment, a Read more…
Some horses, especially older horses that are very relaxed, let their lower lip droop markedly. This is usually a normal finding. When these horses become more stimulated, the appearance changes. The key to this is that the appearance is symmetrical on left and right sides. How do you fix a Read more…
Your horse pees on hay to scent mark. This idea makes sense, especially if you own a stallion or even a gelding. How do I stop my horse from peeing on hay? Ways to Stop Your Horse from Peeing on Hay Give Your Horse Great Stuff to Pee On Instead. Read more…
A stressed horse may urinate frequently to relieve their stress and become more stressed if they are in a place where they cannot relieve themselves, such as a trailer. What causes increased urination in horses? The most frequent reason that horses urinate excessively is because they drink excessively. In most Read more…
Horses don’t sleep all night like we do. Instead of falling into a deep sleep every night, horses typically spend their nights alternating between rest and activity. They might take a short snooze standing up, graze for a while, and then stretch out on their side to get a few Read more…
A domestic horse needs access to shade and shelter. A free living (wild or feral horse) can seek these out when necessary but a domestic horse can only make the best of what is provided for them. So it is important that you provide these facilities for your horse/s. Can Read more…