The time it will take to tame a wild horse depends on how experienced you are. An experienced trainer will be able to ride a wild horse after 4-6 weeks of training, whereas a beginner should expect to spend several months working with their horse. Do wild horses like humans? Read more…
As the average hoof is 76–100 mm (2½ to 4 inches) long at the toe, this means that the horse grows a new hoof in about a year. The hoof wall is made of a tough material called keratin that has a low moisture content (approximately 25% water), making it Read more…
No, they are not. Gelatin is a principle ingredient in marshmallows. A lot of people believe that the gelatin in marshmallows is made from from horse hooves, but that isn’t true. You can’t make marshmallows out of horse hooves; however, you can make glue out of horse hooves. What products Read more…
The everlasting pea (scientific name Lathyrus Latifolius), also known as sweet pea or perennial pea, is a plant that is toxic to horses as well as dogs, cats and other animals. Are sweet peas poisonous to animals? Toxicity to pets When ingested, it can cause neurological and musculoskeletal signs including Read more…
Walking Creates A Better Stride In time you will find that when you get your horse into a forward walk, meaning an energetic walk his stride will get longer. He will also have better range of motion of all of his body parts. Is walking your horse good exercise? Walking Read more…
Club foot refers to a tendon flaw that causes the hoof to be very upright. Often, club foot affects both front legs with one being more severe than the other. Club foot can occur before or after birth in foals. After birth foals acquire club feet when the bones grow Read more…
Treatment of Physitis in Horses Corrective shoeing and rest may be a conservative option. In more severe cases, surgery, such as transphyseal bridging, is an option. Pain relief in the form of anti-inflammatories, vitamin supplements, proper nutrition and exercise are all often recommended by a veterinarian. How do you treat Read more…
Physitis involves swelling around the growth plates of certain long bones in young horses. Suggested causes include malnutrition, conformational defects, excessive exercise, obesity, and toxicosis. How do you treat a horse with Physitis? The treatment of physitis relies on two key components: box rest and diet restriction. In most cases Read more…
Yes, horse riding is vegan – it doesn’t necessarily involve exploitation. Riding a horse does not necessarily abuse or exploit that animal. Many riders love horses, and treat those animals with respect and kindness. Do vegans approve of horse racing? Whilst it is a very personal decision, the Vegan Society’s Read more…
Both horses and humans have benefited from ACV to help control the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. It can help break down acid crystals, which can build up in joints and cause your horse tissue stiffness and soreness. Is apple cider vinegar good for horses with laminitis? Improves digestion Read more…