To heal an abscess in horses, it’s best for the farrier or vet to identify where the abscess is, open it up and allow the infection to drain. However, some abscesses rupture on their own during home treatment. Other more severe cases may need to be drained surgically with the Read more…
As a general guide, in order to adequately fence horse paddocks, it is recommended that fences are approximately 1.25m(4feet) in height. How high should the top rail horse fence be? 54 to 60 inchesHorse fences should be 54 to 60 inches above ground level. A good rule for paddocks and Read more…
Before you ride a horse, put on long pants, boots, and a riding helmet. Place the pad and saddle on your horse’s back, and insert the bit into your horse’s mouth. To mount a horse, approach them on the left side, place your left foot in the left stirrup, and Read more…
Generally, albeit there are exceptions, sales at auctions and claiming races are taxable unless the state has an exemption that applies. The exemption could be a transaction-based exemption, such as a sale in interstate commerce, or a property-based exemption, such as a sale of racehorse breeding stock. Can a horse Read more…
Ride on the right hand side of the road (with traffic) and yield to pedestrians. Keep one horse length between you and the horse in front. Don’t take a young inexperienced horse out without an experienced horse/rider. If riding in a group, let the most visible and experienced person ride Read more…
If you elect to register for VAT (or are required to because you are importing horses) the VAT rates that apply are: 4.8% where the horse is sold to a flat-rate farmer or sold to a factory for the use in food products, 9% on the sale of racehorses or Read more…
Herbivores such as horses and cows, and zebras and elephants, defecate standing. Do horses control when they poop? That routine is developed and they know to relieve themselves in the same spot over a period of time; such as a special place in the yard or in the trailer. Horses Read more…
However, an amateur horse could gallop at about 25 to 30 mph for a short distance, while a well-trained amateur cyclist could probably only achieve speeds of 20 to 25 mph. In summary, over a short distance a horse and a cyclist would be either a close race, or would Read more…
Gnats are really fond of tails and mane crests. They also love smells – from sunscreen, to wound sprays, to face cream, to perfume. How do I control gnats in my horse? Answer: Essentria IC3 can be applied on horses for control of gnats. You will mix 3 fl oz Read more…
Q: My farrier’s found maggots in my horse’s feet. Is this normal and why would they be in there? A: This tends to occur in the spring and summer months when there’s a period of warm weather, and is usually found in horses with overgrown feet, ones with deep clefts Read more…