Movement of the roughened bone ends and/or damaged cartilage results in inflammation, that produces mediator chemicals that damage the synovial fluid, all of which causes swelling of the joint, pain and restriction of movement. What are the main causes of joint inflammation? Causes of Inflammatory Joint Pain Bone erosions. Damaged, Read more…
While most horses might enjoy the occasional ginger-flavored treat, others use the herb routinely, even daily. What does ginger do for horses? Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is helpful for horses that are prone to or recovering from colic. One of gingers most valuable effects is its ability to reduce inflammation by Read more…
3-7 days. 3. How long can you safely give Bute to a horse? For short-term use, most veterinarians will prescribe Bute for 3-7 days. Long-term use can be daily and does come with risks. How long can my horse stay on Bute? An increased dosage of Bute can only be Read more…
5-1.5ml; up to 3 times daily. This would be a safe starting point for people to incorporate ginger into their horse’s regimen. But it is important to remember that Ginger is a hot, dry herb, so would be good if a horse has a wet cough but not so good Read more…
Capsaicin has been banned in other equestrian sports because of its pain-relieving properties. Is capsaicin a banned substance? Capsaicin is a banned substance in equestrian sports because of its hypersensitizing and pain-relieving properties. Why is capsaicin banned in Olympics? If a topical cream containing Capsaicin is applied to a horse’s Read more…
Some horses like sliced or mashed bananas while others can’t resist flavorings like cherry, rosemary, peppermint, oregano, or cumin. You can start with a small quantity of the chosen flavor mixed with a small amount of feed to see what might win your horse’s favor. Can horses eat cumin? The Read more…
Non-Steroidal Ant-Inflammatory Drugs NSAIDs are a standard treatment for horse arthritis and can be given orally or injected into the joint. The most common NSAIDs used to treat horse arthritis are phenylbutazone (Bute), flunixin meglumine (Banamine) and ketoprofen. What is the fastest way to reduce inflammation in the joints? If Read more…
It has purported anti-inflammatory benefits and is used in horses with laminitis, arthritis, metabolic syndrome and other health conditions. Turmeric has long been used in traditional herbal medicine to help relieve symptoms associated with digestive, skin, respiratory and joint disorders. What does turmeric do for your horse? “Turmeric is suitable Read more…
Yes, there is a significant risk of injury to the horse and rider, but statistics clearly show that the fatality rate is very low, and the number of horses dying in flat horse races is about 1 in every 1000 horses. Is it cruel to race horses? Racing exposes horses Read more…
Overall, horses naturally compete with each other in a variety of situations. However, their motivations are usually driven by the desire to gain an advantage regarding obtaining food or procreating. Therefore, though a racehorse will likely enjoy winning, it will not understand the horse race in the manner humans do. Read more…