Studs are designed to provide extra grip, so you need to use studs on your horse whenever there is a likelihood that the horse may slip. If a horse has previously slipped into a fence, on landing, or travelling around a corner, they may be worried about their footing rather Read more…
Riders should avoid using pointed studs on the inside of the hoof due to the potential for strike damage to the opposite leg. For this reason it is sensible for horses with studs to wear boots for protection. A stud girth is also a wise precaution if your horse is Read more…
Stallion Chain – the Stallion chain is 60cm long and gold coloured to match the Stallion Lead and all of the Kentucky halters. The Stallion chain is used to have more control over stallions or horses with a lot of character. How does a stallion chain work? Stud chains apply Read more…
From increasing equine salivation to it’s antimicrobial properties, copper has been a favorite of horses and riders alike. Will copper hurt horses? It can be concluded that copper toxicity does occur in horses and may arise from several sources and/or be associated with predisposing dietary factors. Should horses have copper? Read more…
Sycamore poisoning in horses. Atypical myopathy or “Sycamore poisoning” can be fatal for horses. It is known as seasonal as it is thought that the helicopter seeds in autumn, and the saplings in spring, contain Hypoglycin-A that causes atypical myopathy in horses. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Read more…
Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, is a commonly observed problem in horses, and is often a sign of physical or psychological discomfort. Sudden onset of bruxism should be investigated in relation to clinical problems, as this is likely to be due to pain. Why would a horse grind its Read more…
While this can seem to be an endearing habit, it might be indicative of a problem. Incessant licking may be an attempt to create saliva, and in some cases it may be related to the presence of gastric ulcers. Horses that do not have access to salt may also engage Read more…
It is natural for horses to browse, chew on tree bark and branches. What UK trees can horses eat? These are some of the classic choices: Field Maple, Guelder Rose, Hornbeam, Cherry Plum, Dogrose, Sweet Briar, White Ramanas Rose and Red Ramanas Rose, Hazel and Common Dogwood. Stay away from Read more…
Not only is it bad for the tree, but it may indicate your horse is missing something in his diet. Many horses who chew bark do it to satisfy a need for forage. Try giving your tree-eater free-choice access to hay to see if the behavior stops. Bored horses may Read more…
The equine digestive system is divided into the foregut and hindgut, with the majority of digestion taking place in the hindgut, which enables horses to digest both concentrate feeds and turn cellulose, the hard fibrous structure that gives plants their rigidity, into energy for movement, tissue growth and repair and Read more…