In Greek mythology, a satyr (Greek: σάτυρος, translit. Are a faun and a satyr the same thing? The main difference between faun and satyr stems from their origins – faun is a mythical creature found in Roman literature while satyr has its origins in Greek mythology. Though both creatures are Read more…
Early depictions of satyrs show them as men with a horse’s tail and ears while later versions are half-man and half-goat, sometimes with entire goat legs or just hoofed feet. Is a satyr a goat or horse? Satyrs and Sileni were at first represented as uncouth men, each with a Read more…
It’s good to ride frequently. Riding helps keep a horse healthy and fit. If you pleasure ride, spending most of your time walking or slow trotting, there is no reason you shouldn’t ride your horse every day. For most of us, horseback riding is a pleasure, but for some people, Read more…
Summer horse feeding and supplements The ideal way to perfectly supplement and balance the horse’s diet is by having hay, haylage or grass analysed. This allows for precise management of the ratios between minerals and is especially important for compromised horses. What is the best feed for horses in the Read more…
Effects of heat on horses. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can result in heat stress, heatstroke and problems such as dehydration, muscle spasms and colic. What happens if a horse gets too hot? Summer heat can be really dangerous to horses, especially if they are unfit or over exercise. Horses Read more…
Monty Roberts is a real-life horse whisperer–an American original whose gentle Join-Up® training method reveals the depth of communication possible between man and animal. Who is known as The Horse Whisperer? Buck BrannamanHe was already the inspiration for the best-selling novel and the 1998 film directed by Robert Redford, but Read more…
A horse who is experiencing heat stress may exhibit one or more of the following signs: Profuse sweating or less sweating than expected. Hot skin to the touch. Rapid breathing. Rapid Heart rate or pulse that does not improve with rest from exercise. Increased body temperature of above 102 degrees Read more…
Recovery and Management of Heat Stroke in Horses Provide access to fresh water. Provide access to shade. Reduce ride time and intensity when it is hot and humid. Ride in the morning or evening when it is the coolest. Ask your veterinarian about providing electrolytes in times of strenuous work Read more…
Feed ‘cool’ feeds Fibrous feeds that are fermented in the hindgut to release energy are the most natural and also the ‘coolest’ sources of energy for horses. Using forages like pasture, hay, and chaff to provide the majority of the energy in your horse’s diet will help to keep your Read more…
It is from South Coast Sport Horses, LLC, and says never to turn a wet horse out to pasture, or it will overheat in the sun. To verify, we consulted Dr. James Talbot, a large animal veterinarian at Carolina Equine Hospital in Browns Summit. Should you turn out a wet Read more…