Broken necks in horses are potentially devastating but rare. A crashing fall more often results in fracture of the limbs or of the thoracic spine. When neck fractures do occur, the outcome may be sudden death or euthanasia a short while later due to paralysis. Often, however, the horse is Read more…
Treatment of Nosebleed in Horses In cases of EIPH, furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic used to treat bleeding symptoms. Cases of guttural pouch mycosis require the infusion of antifungals into the guttural pouches. Systemic antifungals can also be used as needed. What should I do if my horses nose is Read more…
Wrap clockwise on the right legs and counterclockwise on the left legs. Don’t wrap the bandage too tightly. This can cause pressure points or injury to your horse’s tendons. Don’t wrap the bandage too loosely. Loose bandages may fall off or cause your horse to get tangled up. Don’t place Read more…
To ride a horse fast you need to learn the canter (lope). Begin by gathering your reins slightly, which is a signal to the horse that something is about to begin. Lift up a little on your grounding strap to help keep you sitting, just as you would if you Read more…
A nose bleed occurs when there is a disruption of blood vessels somewhere in the respiratory tract. This includes the upper airway as you would expect but also the sinuses and the lungs. The most common reason for a small amount of blood in the nostrils is a minor trauma Read more…
Horses sweat. Kidney sweat can appear as a white foam between the hind legs, a sign of nerves. An extremely nervous horse will break out in sweat all over his body before even warming up for a race. What does it mean when a horse sweats? Like humans, horses sweat Read more…
Chip fractures involve very small pieces of separated bone whereas larger fragments are called slab fractures. Chip and slab fractures inside joints often need removal to discourage the formation of arthritis and degenerative joint disease. Outside joints may heal themselves with rest and time. How serious is a bone chip Read more…
Biotin. Biotin is a B vitamin and an essential building block needed for health hoof growth. It is recommended that a horse should receive 3mg/100kg bodyweight/day. What is the best supplement for hoof growth? Biotin is a vitamin essential for many functions in a horse’s body, including fatty acid synthesis, Read more…
The microchip should be in the nuchal ligament (up near the mane) about halfway between the poll and the withers but be sure to scan the entire length of the neck. Where does the microchip go in a horse? The microchip is a tiny computer chip that a vet implants Read more…
Microchips can reunite owners with their equines in the event of theft, natural disaster, or downed fences. Some microchip companies allow adoption centers to remain as a backup contact on the chip, providing an extra safety net for each animal, so be sure to inquire. What is the purpose of Read more…