The ears laid flat against the neck, head raised and the horse may lunge at you, whites of the eyes showing, and their mouth open showing their teeth. You should avoid approaching a horse from behind. If you do, they may warn you if they’re angry and want you to Read more…
Epiglottic entrapment is a less common cause of respiratory noise and exercise intolerance. In this condition, the aryepiglottic fold completely envelops the apex and lateral margins of the epiglottis. The general shape of the epiglottis is visible, and the position (dorsal to the soft palate) is appropriate. What causes epiglottic Read more…
Baking soda does buffer stomach acid, but it breaks down too quickly to interfere with digestion. And once the sodium bicarbonate breaks down, the stomach acid builds back up to its normal level. The rapid breakdown of sodium bicarbonate also makes it an ineffective antacid to guard the horse’s stomach Read more…
All species, including horses, suffer from alterations that increase intestinal permeability. These alterations, also known as “leaky gut,” may lead to severe disease as the normal intestinal barrier becomes compromised and can no longer protect against harmful luminal contents including microbial toxins and pathogens. What do I feed my leaky Read more…
On the horse’s side, just behind the front leg, there is a flat area. The vein loops upward above this area, and that is where the cinch ring should be positioned. Where should my cinch sit on my horse? The lowest point your cinch should sit is 3-4″ above the Read more…
Colic: the word itself is enough to worry any horse owner. Colic refers to abdominal pain, which itself can have a number of causes (usually stemming from problems in the gastrointestinal tract) including gas, indigestion, a twisted gut, and impaction. What is a common gastrointestinal condition in horses that causes Read more…
Acute Enteritis is usually caused by infectious agents resulting in inflammation, and potentially necrosis, of the intestine. The horse usually presents with lethargy, anorexia, and fever; and may also show colic, gastric reflux, and/or diarrhea. What causes equine enteritis? The most prevalent bacterial causes of enteritis/colitis include Clostridium perfringens type Read more…
24-26". Most horses are a 24-26″ cinch, no matter what their height is. Some signs that your cinch may be too long include your horse being cinchy and even turning to bite you when your are cinching up. What size cinch do most horses need? A horse between 12 and Read more…
For horses with short backs, wide rib cages and/or narrow chest. The crescent girth shape gives room for the bulk of the rib cage and belly and prevents the girth from pushing forward. For horses with an athletic wedge shaped build. The special cut of the girth prevents the girth Read more…
If you take a string and hold it on one side of the horse at a point 3-4″ above the elbow, and then run it under your horse to the opposite side at the same point (3-4″ above the elbow) you will have measured the length of the cinch/girth you Read more…