Some of the most common causes of a cold back include: pressure from a poorly fitting saddle; aggravation of previous injuries to back muscle; or problems with your horse’s teeth or feet, which cause them to readjust their posture. How do you get rid of a cold back in a Read more…
Breed wise coldblood horses encompass the draught breeds–such as Shires, Percherons, Ardennes, and Suffolk Punches. Sometimes the description is broadened to include heavy cobs and riding types such as Icelandic ponies and Friesian horses. What are the five types of cold horse? Types of Cold Hors D’oeuvres Canapés: Mini, open-faced Read more…
Provide plenty of roughage. Many pleasure and trail horses don’t need grain: good-quality hay or pasture is sufficient. If hay isn’t enough, grain can be added, but the bulk of a horse’s calories should always come from roughage. What makes a good pleasure horse? The modern western pleasure horse must Read more…
Bob Baffert. GOLDMAN: But eight days later, Bob Baffert announced Medina Spirit failed a drug test after the derby. It began a monthslong saga that resulted in the horse’s disqualification and Baffert’s derby record reverting to a record-tying six victories. What horse trainer is banned? Bob BaffertBob Baffert Is Banned—but Read more…
Signs of Aggression An irritated horse will pin their ears flat against their head. They will swish their tail aggressively. Some may stomp or paw with their feet. The horse’s muzzle will tighten and the white in their eyes may show. They may threaten to bite by showing you their Read more…
The croup is the area from the highest point of the hindquarters to top of the tail. It is sometimes called the rump. What part of a horse is the croup? hindquartersIn horse anatomy, the croup refers specifically to the topline of the horse’s hindquarters and surrounding musculature, beginning at Read more…
The condition does not usually cause lameness, unless there is active infection within the cavity, or the condition is secondary to chronic laminitis, both of which exert pressure on the sensitive laminae of the hoof. Is seedy toe serious? It is imperative your farrierfarrierA farrier is a specialist in equine Read more…
Copper sulphate is commonly applied directly to hooves to help deal with bacterial overgrowth in issues like white line disease. Experimental studies have shown that it given be orally to improve copper status in horses. Is copper poisonous to horses? It can be concluded that copper toxicity does occur in Read more…
IODINE FOR HORSES – 8 OZ AND 16 OZ Iodine is used on the hoof for its disinfectant and antiseptic qualities. It is used on the sole of the hoof to prevent and treat fungal and bacterial infections. It also hardens the hoof. Some people use it in mixing their Read more…
Turnout and Exercise In nature, horses graze, moving most of the day to eat, rather than stand around in one spot. Turning your horse out as much as possible is the best way to prevent weaving. If 24/7 turnout with a run-in shed for shelter isn’t available, arrange to keep Read more…