Although no study has scientifically proven a link between weather and illness in horses, extreme weather changes are known to cause colic. There are a variety of reasons why a horse may start to feel sick soon after a drastic change in weather. Can a change in weather cause a Read more…
Scabs form in places along the horse’s neck, back and hindquarters. Rain scald is characterised by these scabs coming off with tufts of hair, which look like little paint brushes. Speak to your vet for advice if you think your horse has rain scald. What is the best treatment for Read more…
Cross the Leg Straps Leg straps should always be crossed in the center to keep the blanket from shifting sideways if a horse lies down. Do you cross back leg straps horse blanket? Leg straps can be dangerous if the horse lies down and a hock gets caught in them. Read more…
However, horses will also sometimes shiver if they have a fever, are stressed, are experiencing abdominal pain (colic), or are recovering from anesthesia. Any severe body-wide illness, pain, shock or exhaustion may also cause a horse to shiver or tremble. What helps a horse with shivers? Unfortunately, there is no Read more…
Pawing may indicate discomfort, boredom, or anxiety. Stall-walking: The horse paces from side to side or in circles in its stall. This can be a sign of abdominal discomfort, or it may be another manifestation of anxiety. Why do horses weave in their stalls? Main cause is probably boredom and Read more…
The addition of vitamin E is often suggested for horses with a neuromuscular condition like shivers. Using a natural-source vitamin E supplement (listed on labels as d-alpha-tocopherol) versus a synthetic form (dl-alpha-tocopherol) will provide superior absorption into the bloodstream. Why would a horse be shivering? However, horses will also sometimes Read more…
Place your hand up under the horse’s rug and feel his shoulders and chest area you can get a quick indication of body warmth. Many people recommend feeling behind the ears or if the horse is wet check around the horse’s kidneys. What does it mean if a horse is Read more…
This part of the mane is very helpful in keeping flies out of your horse’s eyes. Some breeds, particularly ponies, have very thick forelocks, whereas other breeds like Thoroughbreds have thin forelocks. Primitive horses like the Przewalski’s horses and donkeys have no discernable forelock. What is the purpose of a Read more…
to make the wrong decision and support a person or action that is later unsuccessful: In all his years as a book publisher, he rarely backed the wrong horse. Want to learn more? What does backing the wrong horse mean? : someone or something that is not successful. used with Read more…
A horsefly trap takes the form of a black ball that is heated by the sun and releases heat. The ball swings slowly back and forth in the wind and is taken for an animal by the horsefly, which tries to sting it. What will keep horse flies away? Repellents Read more…