Horses typically paw the ground when they want attention, are mad, frustrated, or bored. They stomp their feet when their lower legs are irritated. Why is my horse kicking the ground? Your horse may paw at the ground for several reasons, including boredom, frustration, playfulness or pain. However, pawing at Read more…
A shaving horse is essentially a clamp that you sit on that will respond to the force you apply, which clamps the wood in place. This allows you to use a draw knife to safely shape the wood. What is a draw horse? A shaving horse is a workbench, vise, Read more…
The original Shave Horses date back to Roman times. it was a pre industrial tool. Colin works in the original way and uses horses to pull felled wood from the woodland. When was a shaving horse invented? The first unambiguous depiction of a shaving horse that I’ve found is in Read more…
Too much sun exposure can put your horse at risk of skin and eye damage, as well as cancer. Are horses OK in the sun? However, as with other animals, horses are prone to dehydration and can suffer from heat exhaustion and heatstroke, especially as they’re usually outside in the Read more…
Positive Reinforcement Put a hay bag in their stall or on the wash rack while you’re grooming. Reward them with a cookie when they stand still. Take breaks if you’re headed for a long grooming job – get them off the crossties to hand graze for a few minutes in Read more…
There are several ways to make barns warmer during winter, from improving construction to installing heating. Make Sure the Building Is Built for Cold Weather. Pay Attention to The Doors and Windows. Rearrange Your Animals. Provide Plenty of Bedding. Install Heaters. How do you heat up a barn? The absolute Read more…
Like humans, sunburn in horses often results from overexposure of the skin to ultraviolet (UV) light. Pigmented skin contains melonin which protects the skin from burning but those unpigmented (light coloured or pink) areas are likely to burn when exposure to the sun. How do you treat sunburn on a Read more…
Ear Covering for Winter Weather Horses who are not adjusted to the cold or who have been clipped will benefit from using blankets and lined ear coverings. The ear coverings are lined and help to prevent frostbite. The same do’s and don’t for a fly mask also apply to the Read more…
Human hair dye can restore your horse’s naturally dark-colored tail, in some cases. First, wash and towel-dry the tail so that it’s damp, but not sopping wet. Apply the dye according to the directions on the box. What dye is safe for horses? OPAWZ Permanent Dog Hair Dye, Pet Hair Read more…
Often, dry seborrhea responds best to sulfur-based shampoos, whereas oily seborrhea is frequently best treated with a degreasing agent such as tar-based, benzoyl peroxide, or selenium sulfide shampoos. In horses with mildly dry and flaky skin moisturizing shampoos and rinses may be adequate. How can seborrhea be cured? Advertisement Antifungal Read more…