What Does Yellow Mustard Do For Horses?

Because mustard contains acetic acid, something the body uses to produce acetylcholine, owners believed supplementing with the condiment would help their horses boost acetylcholine levels and prevent tying-up. Is yellow mustard good for horses? Mustard plants produce glucosinolate toxins and when ingested, causes toxicosis in your horse. This toxin is Read more…

What Does It Mean When A Horse Has The Thumps?

SDF, commonly known as ‘thumps’, is the synchronous contraction of the diaphragm with the heart beat. This condition has been reported in horses with gastrointestinal disease, sepsis, lactation tetany, blister beetle toxicosis, endurance exercise, hypoparathyroidism, and alkalosis. What causes thumps in horses? Most commonly, an electrolyte imbalance is to blame. Read more…