Life Cycle Common horse bot eggs most often are attached to hairs on the fore legs but can be found on the outside of the legs, the mane and on the flanks. Throat bot eggs are attached to the long hairs beneath the jaws. How do I know if my Read more…
The long, hard ridges that run along the side of the head, below the eye, are called the facial crest. What is a facial crest horse? The facial crest (Crista facialis) is located on the lateral side of the facial surface of the skull; it crosses the zygomatic bone and Read more…
English: A reverse blaze or badger face is a unique marking on paint type horses. It is basically a reverse bald face. What is a horse with a white face called? Often color remains around the eyes and muzzle. A dark area that covers the front of the muzzle on Read more…
Ranvet White Healer Cream for horses is an antiseptic cream. It is used for a wide variety of skin ailments including minor horse skin wounds, rope burns, greasy heel, rain scald, mud fever and skin irritations associated with girth galls and cracked heels. What is a white healer? Ranvet White Read more…
Timing of deworming If bot eggs are seen on your horse in early summer, schedule your first deworming with a product effective against bots within one month. Deworming with a boticide again in November or December will control any second and third stage larvae. When should I deworm my horse Read more…
If left untreated, most ringworm cases ‘self cure’ in 6-12 weeks. In most cases this is too long a time to wait because of the risk of spread to other horses. How do you get rid of ringworm on a horse? Treating Your Horse Clip away any excess hair from Read more…
Answer: Stocking up is a very common problem caused primarily by stabling. In the wild, the average horse is on the move 20 hours a day, grazing, walking to water, fighting (or play fighting) and–when necessary–fleeing from predators. How do you treat stocked up legs in horses? Treating stocking up Read more…
Hosing your horse’s legs with cold water or alternating ice compresses with heat may help ease the swelling. This is typically recommended for horses with mild to moderate cases of stocking up. How do I reduce swelling in my horses legs? An ice pack should be applied for 10-15 minutes Read more…
Causes of Leg Mange in Horses Chorioptes bovis can live off a host for up to three weeks. Chorioptes bovis can be transmitted by: Direct contact with an infected animal. Walking through high grass which is infested with mites. What causes leg mites in horses? Causes. The mite responsible is Read more…
Leg markings are areas of white hair that extend up from the hoof on an otherwise the dark-colored horse. What are the stripes on a horses legs called? Leg bars and markings Also called zebra bars, tiger stripes, or garters, leg bars are the most common accessory to the dorsal Read more…