Mane pulling is easier if it’s done when the horse is still warm, i.e. after riding, because the pores are open. Also, a damp mane is easier to pull than a dry one. Can you plait a horses mane wet? We wet manes and tails to braid them. Damp hair Read more…
The most common type of pest found in horse feed is grain mites. Though quite small, they can reproduce at rapid rates and can cause significant digestive issues if ingested by your horse. Are grain mites harmful? Are Grain Mites a Health Risk? Although grain mites themselves are not harmful Read more…
Although managing these pests can prove challenging, below are five tips from Michigan State University Extension that can help you protect your horse from insects. Manure management. Clean water supply. Protective gear for your horse. Fly repellents. Natural predators. What do you put on horses to keep the flies off? Read more…
Horses loose in a field are likely to carry their heads low or level with their withers. This is where they naturally hold their heads when in a relaxed state. That relaxed, natural headset is then transferred to the show ring so the horse looks like a relaxed and comfortable Read more…
How to Keep Pests out of Your Horse Feed Store feed in a cool, dry place. The most common type of pest found in horse feed is grain mites. Keep storage containers clean. Maintain a regular cleaning schedule. How do I get rid of mites on my feed? A brush Read more…
Horses commonly shake their heads when flies are bothering their face, or as a sign of excitement or anticipation. Another poorly understood cause of mysterious head shaking is photo-activated or photic head shaking. Why do horses keep shaking their heads? It’s perfectly normal for all horses to shake their heads Read more…
Diphenhydramine (brand name: Benadryl®, Vetadryl®, Banophen®, Genahist®, Diphenhist®, Unisom®, Sominex ®) is an antihistamine used in cats, dogs, ferrets and other small mammals, birds, horses, and cattle to treat allergic reactions, motion sickness, and vomiting. How long does it take for Benadryl to work in horses? Oral antihistamines generally take Read more…
Horses will shed their hair seasonally as a result of changes in the length of daylight. How do you stop a horse’s mane from falling out? Coconut oil is one secret weapon that many horse owners swear by in the battle against mane loss. In fact, any mane detangler will Read more…
The most common causes of hives in horses are insect bites or stings, medications, and exposure to allergens. Other potential causes include vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels of the skin), food allergy, ringworm. Can hives be caused by cold weather? Cold urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) is a skin reaction to cold Read more…
Recovery and Management of Cushing’s Disease in Horses Maintaining ideal body weight. Routine hoof care. Feed of low sugar diet (grain and hay included) Restricting grass intake (especially in the spring and fall when the sugar in grass is at the highest level) Routine dental care. Routine parasite control. How Read more…