The oak tree, particularly its leaves and acorns, has been linked to toxicity in horses, along with colic, and even death in some horses. While some horse enthusiasts feel that leaves and acorns from oak trees are safe in small amounts, it’s advisable to protect your horse from any potential Read more…
There are many varieties and subspecies of blackjack pines, but many are referred to as Ponderosa pines. However, they are all toxic to horses. In horses that are not pregnant, the symptoms are caused by the digestive upset, central nervous system damage, and renal lesions. Can horses be around pine Read more…
Horses typically must eat very large quantities for 2 to 5 days straight to develop signs of toxicity. In horses, oak toxicity is characterized predominately by gastrointestinal (GI) disease, and less commonly, kidney disease and hepatotoxicity. Affected horses often present with varying degrees of colic and diarrhea. Can horses react Read more…
Typical symptoms include depression, inappetence, colic, diarrhea, ventral edema, apparent straining to urinate, and red-brown urine. The rare horse with oak toxicity often needs sustained fluid therapy for kidney damage, as well as supportive care for the colic or diarrhea caused by the oak toxins. What happens if a horse Read more…
That said, the fresh shoots may be tempting during the spring, and your horse may eat acorns if they have limited quantities of other foods. Additionally, young horses are curious animals and may try out a few acorns and develop a taste for them! Why is my horse eating acorns? Read more…
Red maple leaves and acorns from oak trees pose very serious threats to horses. Both are highly toxic and can cause serious harm and death if ingested. Are live oak trees toxic to horses? Oaks are found in nearly all upland hardwood forests. Horses must eat a lot of oak Read more…
“Connection means energy from behind flowing through the whole body of the horse, into the mouth,” says Christoph. “The secret of classical riding, and how to win medals in dressage, is developing this feeling and this picture. What is connection with a horse? Connection can be a feeling or emotion Read more…
Horses can also contract botulism from water contaminated with animal feces or a dead animal carcass. Keep all water sources clean, and regularly scrub water tanks and buckets. How would a horse get botulism? Far more commonly, botulism occurs when horses eat feed or water which contains preformed toxin. Clostridia Read more…
Wear a helmet every time you ride and lunge a fresh horse to let out excess energy. What do you need for lunging a horse? a lunge whip. a bridle or lunge cavesson, or both. a roller with side reins or a training aid. protective boots or bandages (optional)For the Read more…
Stop riding your horse as soon as you notice the thrown shoe. If the shoe is only loosely hanging on, or if the hoof still has nails embedded in it, riding your horse can cause it a great deal of pain. Can I ride my horse if he has lost Read more…