Overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain or simply holding a position for a prolonged period can cause a muscle cramp. In many cases, however, the cause isn’t known. Although most muscle cramps are harmless, some may be related to an underlying medical condition, such as: Inadequate blood supply. What Read more…
Yes, there is research showing pickle juice shortens muscle cramp duration, but not because of its high electrolyte concentration. In fact, it takes about 30 minutes for even small volumes (2/3 cup) of pickle juice to leave the stomach (Miller et al., 2010a). What helps Charlie horses immediately? Charley Horse Read more…
Prevents flies from landing on or biting your horse. When should a horse wear a fly sheet? One strong indication that they would benefit from the use of fly sheets, masks, and boots is if your horse seems overly irritated by flies. If they are excessively swishing their tail and Read more…
Bend between front legs Let him bend his head midway between both front legs. With a carrot, challenge it to go as low to the ground and stretch as far back as possible. Hold this ‘sit-up’ for a moment. Let your horse come back up slowly and repeat this a Read more…
Horse like to impale themselves. The short answer is that yes, there are toxic chemicals in eucalyptus, but the animal has to eat a lot in order to experience toxicity. Are eucalyptus leaves poisonous to animals? Surprisingly, eucalyptus leaves are poisonous to most animals and humans. How poisonous are eucalyptus Read more…
Depending on the symptoms your horse is having, peppermint oil can be applied along their spine, chest and joints. It can also be defused into the air or ingested through grain or treats. Can you put peppermint oil on horses? Essential oils that are safe for horses include, but are Read more…
Eye rolling: Eye-rolling typically happens when a horse is afraid, and it’s usually accompanied by shaking or trembling. Backing into a corner: When your horse is frightened in their stall, their natural response is to get as far away from the trigger as possible, so they’ll back themselves into a Read more…
This extremely lightweight gel pad can be used directly on the horse’s back, it’s shock-absorbing and anti-slip. This gel contains in its chemical-physics structure a mineral and purity oil with cicatrizing and eutrophic properties. Does the gel pad go under the saddle pad? Before anything else, let’s answer the question Read more…
6 Best Saddle Pads for Trail Riding (And Happy Horses) Diamond Wool Contoured Felt Ranch Pad. Classic Equine BioFit Correction Pad. Southwestern Equine OrthoRide Correction Pad. Professional’s Choice SMX Air Ride Anza Wool Pad. Weaver Leather Contour Pad. SaddleRight Western Square Pad. What saddle pad should I use? There is Read more…
Your veterinarian will apply an antiseptic bandage to keep the abscess draining for 48 hours. Common antiseptic bandages include a povidone-iodine or a medicated bandage pad. You or your veterinarian can then put on a waterproof covering such as a diaper or hoof boot. How long should I poultice hoof Read more…