Zinc-oxide cream, the white goop lifeguards use on their noses, is one of the most effective sunscreens available. It’s safe for horses and helps heal any skin irritation or blistering. You can generally also use any sunscreen product on the market for people, such as those containing PABA, on your Read more…
Providing water, shade and proper cool down after exercise can help prevent heat stress in horses. Horses require shade and good ventilation during hot weather. Do horses seek shade? A domestic horse needs access to shade and shelter. A free living (wild or feral horse) can seek these out when Read more…
Sleeping Habits Horses will lie down to sun themselves, and it is not unusual for several horses to lie down at the same time for a communal sunbath on a warm spring day. Often while several horses lay down, one or two others will remain standing. This is a natural Read more…
While there are sunscreen products specifically made for horses–such as Quic Shade and Quic Screen–it appears that sunscreen products made for humans are just as safe to use on our equine companions. Is human sunscreen safe for horses? If a mask doesn’t work for your horse, you can use human Read more…
Too hot to handle If his core temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit, his metabolic system will be affected, and if it goes to 105 degrees or higher, his organs and circulatory system may begin to shut down. What temperature is too hot for a horse? Avoid riding your horse when Read more…
Consider using fly sprays and/or coat conditioners that include UV protectants, and apply regularly. If you can’t manage your horse’s time in the sun and you have limited shade in your turnout areas, consider using fly sheets and face masks for additional protection. Can horses be in the sun all Read more…
Before the war, there were about 100,000 horses in Ukraine, but the current numbers aren’t known. Many have been displaced, others were killed in Russian attacks, some died from hunger or injuries, some were lost, or stolen by Russians. Tens of thousands don’t have enough food to survive. Are there Read more…
Wash the mane regularly It is best to keep your horse’s mane as clean as possible and so it should be washed frequently in winter. If it is too cold to give your horse a proper wash, brush their mane using a small amount of shampoo to keep the grease Read more…
Applying a layer of zinc-oxide based cream (ie. Desitin®) to DRY affected areas may also help soften scabs and provide a moisture barrier to allow healing to occur. If you’ve been treating scratches unsuccessfully, you should call your veterinarian out to have a look. What do scratches look like on Read more…
Lavender in particular can help alleviate high levels of stress or anxiety in your horse. Aromatherapy for horses can also be used for digestive problems, skin irritation or infection, muscle pain, sleeping problems, restlessness, and even mood swings. Is lavender oil safe for horses? What essential oils are safe for Read more…