Answer. There should be no problem with grazing horses on green wheat plants, and horses really like them once they acquire a taste for them. Is wheat harmful to horses? Wheat and grain sorghum (milo) are less suitable for feeding horses. Wheat is especially dangerous because it causes colic by Read more…
“Action devices” include “stacks,” which are multiple pads between hoof and horseshoe; and “chains,” bracelet-like chains or rollers placed around the pastern. Illegal use occurs if irritants have been placed on the same area of the horse’s foot or leg. Is the Big Lick cruel? Closer to home just 17 Read more…
Marshmallow root may also be used to sooth the mucous membranes of the respiratory and urinary tracts. Most commonly used to treat to help ease the symptoms of coughs, colds and sore throats. Marshmallow Root Powder can be directly added to feed, As a maintenance dose we recommend 1/2-1 tablespoon Read more…
As a natural ingredient, Yucca is safe for horses and there are no known negative side effects when it is consumed in safe amounts. Yucca is also safe for pregnant and lactating mares. What is yucca good for in horses? One of the richest sources of steroidal saponins (among nature’s Read more…
MARSHMALLOW ROOT is specific to aid in digestive disorders in horses. It contains high levels of mucilage, which is a sticky, viscous sap that, when ingested, absorbs water and other liquids, and forms a protective barrier over inflamed mucous membranes. How much marshmallow root should I give my horse? We Read more…
Horses can safely eat sweet marshmallows in moderation. What is this? Just to be clear, sweet marshmallows and marshmallow roots are healthy for horses while the marsh mallow plant is toxic for them. Is marshmallow root safe for horses? This is a sticky substance that forms a gel-like layer over Read more…
Checking Soundness at Home Head: Asymmetry in the face muscles can indicate a dental issue as can signs of teeth grinding. Neck and back: Run your hands along the horse’s neck and back along its spine. Legs: Run your hands down one leg, and then compare it to its opposite Read more…
Sizing Chart Size Across Poll Ear Length Sm. Pony 13″ 5″ Lg. Pony 15″ 5.5″ Cob 16″ 6″ Horse 17″ 6.5″ How do you measure a horse for an ear bonnet? Ear Size: How to measure your horse’s ear Please measure on the back side of the ear, from the Read more…
To ride any type of spook, you need to sit back, sit deep, and stay relaxed so you can keep your balance and get the horse back under control if he starts to take off. If you get stiff and clamp with your legs and hands, it will only make Read more…
Tack on the adverb “serviceably” and you have this definition: The horse is sound for the service intended by the owner or rider. By sound, I mean the horse is comfortable: He’s not going lame from performing his job (barring accident or acute injury). What is serviceably sound? Serviceability is Read more…