Deworming horses can be done in two ways. You can use paste horse dewormers or a feed through horse wormer. Pelleted type feed-through wormers are a daily additive that you give with your horse’s grain ration. If you use this method, simply follow the instructions on the label. How long Read more…
It’s usually considered to have a large margin of safety, but it can be highly toxic in rare circumstances, with one possibly being when a horse eats silver nightshade and is dewormed with ivermectin around the same time. Tamara Swor, DVM, Dipl. Can you give a horse too much ivermectin? Read more…
While most horses tolerate paste deworming products with no adverse effects, a report from Texas A & M University indicated occasional reactions have been documented. In one incident, three mature Quarter Horses developed neurologic signs after being given a standard dose of oral dewormer containing 1.87% ivermectin. Can worming a Read more…
Deworming recommendations Most horses only need to be dewormed once or twice a year. Before deworming in the spring, we recommend having a fecal egg count (FEC) done. Can deworming be done every month? The dosage can be given once or twice in a year according to the severity of Read more…
Underestimating your horse’s weight and under dosing can leave it at risk of serious disease including colic, diarrhoea, weight loss and even death. Can horses get sick after deworming? While most horses tolerate paste deworming products with no adverse effects, a report from Texas A & M University indicated occasional Read more…
Wait until your horse is dry before doing so. Fly spray is meant to sit on top of the hair, not seep into the skin. If your horse is soaking wet, the spray could work its way into the skin and may irritate them. Can you use Dettol as fly Read more…
Bare legs will rub against the leather saddle and chafe quickly and the skin is very likely to get pinched between the saddle and the stirrup leather. For the best protection and comfort, it is advised to wear long pants with some stretch. Most equestrians will wear breeches or jodhpurs Read more…
“As the day turns to dusk, flies take refuge under leaves and branches, on twigs and tree trunks, on the stems of tall grass and other plants,” Dr. Grimaldi said. “They typically will not overnight on the ground. What happens to flies at night? When night falls, most flies take Read more…
Of course, the short answer is “protection.” Boots and wraps protect the horse’s limbs. Why would a horse wear boots? A horse boot is a protective boot or wrap designed to prevent a horse’s lower leg or hoof from experiencing trauma. These injuries could result from activities like walking on Read more…
Shaving one horse takes about an hour – consider your horse’s size while planning the process! There is no such thing as one right shave – which is why you should decide which type of shaving would be best for your horse before you start the clipper. How long should Read more…