As long as a horse keeps a forward momentum while submerged in water, their body will stay afloat. As horses are unable to breathe underwater, they naturally keep their heads above the surface. Keeping their mouth and nose above the water, therefore enabling them to breathe. How long can horses Read more…
Road is a noun that means a way by which one can travel. Rode is a past tense conjugation of the verb to ride, which means to travel in or on a vehicle or animal. Is it a rode or a road? road: (noun) an open way (generally public) for Read more…
A high fever—elevated by three or more degrees—is a more serious warning sign. In addition to dullness, you might see chills/shivering, sweating, increased respiration and pulse rate, fluctuations in skin temperature or reddening of the gums. An acute fever tends to spike high but come down quickly. How do you Read more…
How is Rain Scald treated? Affected areas should be gently washed with a mild disinfectant shampoo or solution e.g., chlorhexidine or povidone iodine and as many of the scabs as possible removed without causing excessive discomfort to the horse. Does rain scald go away? After the scabs and hair fall Read more…
Local trauma, ascending infection, or hematogenous spread of infection were the most common causes of meningitis or meningoencephalomyelitis. Neurologic deficits, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, hyperfibrinogenemia, and CSF with neutrophilic pleocytosis were common findings in affected horses. Can a horse recover from meningitis? The outlook for recovery depends on the cause, the severity Read more…
Although we don’t see the high temperatures in the UK that would be common in other countries, our horses can still suffer from heatstroke. So it is important to be aware of the signs and what to do if it occurs. Can horses overheat in the sun? Effects of heat Read more…
Dry lots should provide shelter, water, feed and at least 400 square feet per horse. High-traffic pads can help control mud prone areas in a dry lot. Always enclose dry lots with permanent fencing and place gates to allow access to nearby pastures. Remove manure from dry lots regularly. How Read more…
Poor-quality hay may be damp and moldy with a musty or fermented smell. Hay that appears weathered, straw-like, or brown is likely low in nutritional value. If hay has been cut late in maturity, seed heads will be apparent in grass hay and blooms will be evident in alfalfa hay. Read more…
Soaking the hoof up to three times daily for 30 minutes in a very warm Epsom salt solution works well to encourage drainage. Keep the water as warm as possible without making it scalding. How long does a horse foot abscess take to heal? Abscesses cause sudden, severe pain and Read more…
Most abscesses rupture within a few days, but some can take 2-3 weeks to rupture. Stubborn hoof abscesses may need to be radiographed to see if the infection can be visualized and to confirm the proper diagnosis. Will a hoof abscess burst on its own? A horse with an abscess Read more…