Color: Red skin adjacent to the wound can indicate infection, especially if red streaks radiate from the area outward. Keep in mind, however, that redness may be difficult to see on dark skin. Also observe the color of any exudate draining from the wound. What does a infection look like Read more…
Giving magnesium and boron can benefit headshaking horses, the findings of research suggest. How do I stop my horse head shaking? Other treatment options include tinted contact lenses which combat head shaking in horses that are light sensitive, antihistamine drugs such as hydroxyzine and cyproheptadine (although side-effects of lethargy and Read more…
Some horse owners transport their horses facing the rear for longer trips, and forward facing for shorter trips. Others load their horses in the backwards facing direction when they know that they won’t be able to unload them from a side door because of limited space at events or competitions. Read more…
Many horse trainers advocate teaching your horse to be saddled and mounted from the right as well as the left, however, as part of developing a well-rounded equine partner. This training allows a rider to mount on the opposite side in case of an emergency, or under unusual circumstances. Is Read more…
1,400 to 2,000 lb. Draft breeds range from approximately 16 to 19 hands (64 to 76 inches; 163 to 193 cm) high and from 1,400 to 2,000 lb (640 to 910 kg). What is the heaviest horse breed? The ShireThe Shire is a British breed of draught horse. It is Read more…
Laminitis A devastating disorder of the hoof, laminitis is common in ponies and draft horses, although the cause of the disease may be different. Which horse breeds are prone to laminitis? Laminitis, or founder, affects approximately 15% of the equine population in the United States. That is more than 1 Read more…
Despite their massive sizes, most draft horse breeds are gentle giants. They are docile, calm, patient, loving, easy to train, and friendly. Imagine if these strong and tall horses were difficult to handle! Is a draft horse good for beginners? Draft horse breeds, including Clydesdales, Shires, and Percherons, have successfully Read more…
Caring for draft horses is far less rigorous than tending riding horses. The hardy working animals, which typically remain productive for 15 to 20 years of their 25- to 30-year life span, will certainly cotton to a classic horse barn with stalls, but they don’t demand it. What is the Read more…
For people allergic to animal hair, horsehair plaster is not the best environment to live in and could trigger allergy symptoms. What does an allergic reaction to a plaster look like? Skin reactions to Elastoplast are of the allergic contact dermatitis type – a rash, hives, itching and/or a burning Read more…
Draft horse require a little more, while ponies not as much. This rule of thumb varies depending on quality of grass, terrain, and weather. An acre for one horse helps ensure there is enough forage for him to eat. If the grass grows poorly than one acre will not be Read more…