Dead Heat: Two or more horses finishing in an exact tie at the finishing post. For a dead heat the odds of a horse are divided in half to pay out each of the two winners evenly. Derby: A classic race for three-ye a r-olds. What happens if a horse Read more…
These products should not be given to animals due to the risk of toxicity. Always consult your veterinarian before giving your pet any medication. As little as one 200 mg ibuprofen tablet can toxic to cats and smaller dogs. NSAIDs are also considered a potential toxin for horses that are Read more…
Fractures that involve the nasal passages, particularly if both sides of the nose are affected, can result in swelling severe enough to impair breathing. For these cases, a temporary tracheostomy (temporary opening in the trachea with placement of a tube for the horse to breathe through) may be needed. What Read more…
Looking After The Horses Making a bad mistake at a hurdle or fence often results in jockeys pulling up a horse in order to ensure that it doesn’t do itself any damage at the next obstacle. Horses are sometimes pulled up in flat racing, although the occurrences tend to be Read more…
approximately 15 minutes. The endoscope is then passed down the oesophagus to the stomach. The horse is sedated for this procedure, and it should take approximately 15 minutes to carry out. How long does it take to scope a horse? The exam typically takes 15 to 30 minutes. Following the Read more…
Fiberoptic Endoscope The tube is passed into the horse’s body either through a natural body cavity or a surgical incision. The area is illuminated by a light source that passes through the fiber optics and then examined using an eyepiece that is attached to the external end of the fiber-optic Read more…
The cause of guttural pouch mycosis is unknown, but the fungus Aspergillus is the most common type of fungus identified. There is no age, sex, breed, or geographical predisposition. What causes guttural pouch infection in horses? The most common disease of the guttural pouches is called guttural pouch empyema. This Read more…
Treatment of a minor equine nosebleed Stay calm. Place an ice pack or cold wet towel on the area just below the horse’s eyes. Don’t put anything in their nose to stop the bleeding. Call a vet for help if any bleeding continues for more than 15 minutes. What should Read more…
While stomach ulcers can be presumptively diagnosed (by ruling out other possible problems and watching a horse’s response to treatment) without performing a gastroscopy, if your veterinarian has recommended this procedure he or she has reason to want to make a definitive diagnosis in order to proceed with treatment. Should Read more…
Treatment. Horses with mild sprains, in which no instability occurs, are treated with stall rest for 6 weeks and antiinflammatory medication until the inflammation subsides, followed by controlled exercise for another 6 weeks. How do I know if my horse is sprained? Symptoms of Muscle Strain in Horses Pain. Heat Read more…