By looking inside a horse’s mouth it’s possible to accurately determine the age of the horse by looking at its teeth. And, by knowing it’s age, it’s possible to reliably understand the value of the horse. So this idiom is talking about having the right facts or correct information by Read more…
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, such as flunixin meglumine and phenylbutazone are key in treating endotoxemia, though they won’t completely resolve the cell damage that results from the inflammatory responses. Intravenous fluids will likely be administered to your horse to help with his treatment. How do you treat endotoxemia? Active Read more…
Wild horses groom themselves in several ways. To remove shedding hair, they roll in preferred, soft, dusty or muddy areas. A patch of horse colored hair can be seen in the field, and nesting birds gather the hair for their nests. To wash, they stand in the rain. How do Read more…
In a natural situation horses take care of their own skin. They do this by rolling (which as well as having other benefits helps to remove dead hair and exfoliate the skin), rubbing on protrusions such as a low tree branch (for the same benefits as rolling) and by mutual Read more…
Size. Teeth that are too big can give patients a horse-like appearance! If just a few teeth are overly large—particularly the front teeth—patients will look like they have buckteeth. Why do you look at a horse’s teeth? We look for signs of inflammation, ulcers, foreign bodies and wounds. Each tooth Read more…
Gumbits are an innovative, all natural product, designed to soften your horse’s mouth; stop them from grinding their teeth; encourage submission & chewing & stimulate salivation. Simply feed two teaspoons of the palatable, small balls just before riding. What do GumBits do? GumBits are small, round treats that promote chewing Read more…
Their teeth are divided into two major sections: the incisors, which are the teeth seen in the front of the horse’s mouth, and the cheek teeth, made up of the premolars and molars. The molars and premolars are lined up tightly against each other, creating the appearance of one chewing Read more…
From looking at a horse’s teeth, we can learn their age by the number and amount of wear of the teeth. They also disclose a lot about their overall health, expose bad habits, and reveal the horse’s gender. What can you tell by looking at a horses teeth? The angle Read more…
You can get your horse used to water by helping them create positive associations with water, desensitizing them to any aspects of water that frighten them, and being patient as you work with them. As your horse becomes more comfortable with water, you can gradually increase their exposure to it. Read more…
The evolution of high-crowned molars among horses (Family Equidae) is thought to be an adaptation for abrasive diets associated with the spread of grasslands. The sharpness and relief of the worn cusp apices of teeth (mesowear) are a measure of dietary abrasion. How have the teeth of the horse changed Read more…