Natural Gaits There are five natural gaits of horses. These natural gaits include the walk, trot, trot/lope, gallop and back. Many breeds perform these gaits. What are the different strides of a horse? They naturally walk, trot, canter, and gallop, depending on how fast they need to move. Every gait Read more…
Generally speaking, a horse jigs because he wants to go and he can’t. But there can be various reasons that precipitate his urge to surge: He wants to escape or find relief from some physical discomfort or pain. (Poorly fitted tack is often the culprit here, or a painful bit.) Read more…
Pace The pace is a fast two beat lateral gait where the feet on the same side strike the ground simultaneously. The pace is performed by Standardbred harness racing horses. The footfall pattern of the pace is the right hind and right front together, then left hind and left front Read more…
T.N. Bruises: Witch hazel has been shown to treat bruises in horses. It has natural anti-inflammatory properties that makes it great for bumps. Apply a soaked washcloth on the area for 10 minutes. Do this, minimally, once per day. How do you toughen up a horse’s skin? To Toughen Horses’ Read more…
In human terms a step is putting one foot in front of the other and a stride is a longer decisive step. Yet the stride in horse terms is a single coordinated movement of all four legs. What is a horse’s step called? But with four legs, horses can move Read more…
Horses are particularly vulnerable to ocular trauma because their eyes are large and positioned on the sides of the head. Corneal ulcers are one of the most common eye conditions caused by trauma. The cornea is a transparent membrane in the front of the eye. Which ophthalmic disease is the Read more…
Commonly, horses are put on a combination of medications, including both topical and oral medications to treat the symptoms and the underlying cause. Topical broad-spectrum antibiotics such as Neopolybac are one of the most common medications used in the treatment of conjunctivitis. What do you do for a horse with Read more…
Horses do not typically lose their eyesight as they age unless there are underlying problems. “We don’t see a lot of older horses presented with vision problems,” says Claire Latimer, DVM, an equine ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. What are the signs of a horse going blind? Changes in the coloration Read more…
Commonly, horses are put on a combination of medications, including both topical and oral medications to treat the symptoms and the underlying cause. Topical broad-spectrum antibiotics such as Neopolybac are one of the most common medications used in the treatment of conjunctivitis. What is the fastest way to cure conjunctivitis? Read more…
Don’t euthanize a horse just because it’s going blind. If your horse is going blind, your friends, family, or even your veterinarian may suggest having it euthanized. However, you should not euthanize a horse just because it is going blind. Many horses adjust well to blindness and can live happy Read more…