Extreme weather changes also tend to limit the horse’s activity level. For example, during hot weather, the horse will limit its activity to help prevent further overheating and during cold weather, the horse will limit its activity because it usually remains in a shelter or stall. Does barometric pressure affect Read more…
Scurf Off Shampoo is a medicated horse shampoo which contains pure oil of Rosemary and methyl salicylate fir healthy skin and coats. It is also suitable for greasy coats. How do you get rid of horse Scurf? There is something you can do to get rid of it though. Apply Read more…
Put your horse on a draped rein and in as relaxed a frame as possible to loosen him up. Use your whole arena, or work in extra-large circles to keep stress on joints and tendons/ligaments low. Allow a good 5 to 10 minutes at this easy walk, more if your Read more…
A cold in horses can have many causes. Often viruses or bacteria are the cause, but it can also be an allergic reaction to fungal spores from the roughage. If the horse is constantly exposed to harmful gases such as ammonia from dirty bedding, this can irritate the respiratory tract Read more…
What does ‘cold-backed’ mean? The term ‘cold-backed’ is used to describe a horse displaying symptoms of a sensitive or painful back. These symptoms can range from very mild, such as discomfort when the girth is tightened, to more serious, lasting until the horse has warmed up and the muscles are Read more…
Dandruff in your horse’s mane is comprised of flakes of skin that have shedded due to dryness. A range of issues can cause or worsen this problem — some benign and some not so benign — including stress, hormonal changes, dehydration, swift weather changes and allergies. How do I get Read more…
Massaging a moisturizer into the base of the mane can help with those that have dry skin. Products like mineral or Vitamin E oil will help tremendously. Other horse owners use solutions as simple as Vaseline or petroleum jelly. Cure dandruff in your horse’s mane so he can be more Read more…
Deodorize and neutralize odors in your stall. The next time you strip your horse’s stall, sprinkle a light coat of Baking Soda over the bare floor and then recover with bedding. This will eliminate the odor of urine and keep the stall smelling fresh, longer. How do you deodorize a Read more…
Pawing in Water In natural waterways, horses paw to test the water’s depth and riverbed bottom for any hazards before they drop and roll. In the wild, rolling in water is a natural self-grooming and -cooling behavior. However, under saddle, the practice is dangerous. Why do horses roll when they’re Read more…
In England, you’re allowed to bury horses whether they are pets or not. For further information, contact your local trading standards office and the Environment Agency. You can also use NFSCo to collect your horse. How do you dispose of a dead horse? There are cemeteries and crematories throughout the Read more…