You can absolutely ride a horse while it swims and it’s exciting to feel its power propelling through the water. However, it is vitally important that you do not hinder your horse’s movement. Do horses like the ocean? Horses are individuals, just like us, and even if they have a Read more…
Needless to say, most cats are pretty wary of horses. Are horses friendly to cats? Yes, cats and horses can be friends — and both animals share a close connection. Cats and horses are a lot more alike than you might think, actually. Do horses not like cats? In addition Read more…
Relinquishing your horse Sell your horse to a properly vetted, private owner. Lease your horse to another horse enthusiast. Relinquish your horse to a therapeutic riding center, park police unit or similar program. Contact your horse’s breeder or previous owners. Relinquish your horse to a horse rescue or sanctuary. What Read more…
Horses however, have a different sense of smell. With their fine nose they can even smell water at a long distance. In the past this ability was utilized by the Bedouins when they were travelling in the desert. They left it to the horses to find the next watering hole. Read more…
Streptococcus subspecies equi causes “strangles,” a highly contagious upper respiratory infection in horses. How long does strep zoo last in horses? Animals may be infectious for 6 weeks after discharges clear. Persistent guttural pouch infection may result in intermittent shedding for years. If S. equi infection is suspected, the horse Read more…
The disease affects horses and ponies, but is not transmissible to humans. Donkeys and mules can contract EIA, but most do not develop severe clinical signs. Equine infectious anemia has been found worldwide and is a reportable disease in all U.S. states. Can humans get Coggins? EIA is not contagious Read more…
Streptococcus equi causes the disease known as “strangles” in horses. It affects primarily younger horses but may affect older horses that are immunologically naive. S. equi infection is transmitted by direct contact or via fomites such as water troughs, feed bunks, pastures, and stalls. What causes strep in horses? It Read more…
Horse care requires a lot of work and shouldn’t be considered as just a hobby. While there are some shortcuts that can be taken when necessary, consistency is always the key to proper equine nutrition, feeding and management. Want to learn more? Visit our Equine Care page. Is it hard Read more…
While horses may not be the first animal you think of when it comes to allergies, you can, in fact, be allergic to them. Similar to cat and dog allergies, substances in a horse’s saliva and skin cells can trigger an immune system response in some people. Can you be Read more…
The good news is that pinworms are species specific. Enterobius vermicularis (human pinworm) will only infect humans. Oxyuris equi (horse pinworm) will only infect horses. These parasites cannot be transmitted to dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs or other pets you may have. Can pinworms spread to dogs? Pinworm is the Read more…