Hay and/or pasture, the one ingredient that all horses require, contains fibrous carbohydrate which is essential for normal gut function, but hay and pasture also contain sugar and starch. Where Can animals get carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are one of the major forms of energy for animals and plants. Plants build carbohydrates Read more…
ReBalance Antiprotozoal Oral Suspension is for oral use only in horses. The usual duration of treatment is dependent on clinical response, but the usual treatment regimen ranges from 90 to 270 days. How do you administer ReBalance? DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Administer orally by suitable dosing syringe at least one hour Read more…
While hoof imbalances can be caused by poor trimming, they are also caused by abnormal skeletal conformation. For an adult horse that naturally grows an imbalanced hoof, there is no way to completely straighten the hoof by trimming. What causes a horse to be unbalanced? These imbalances may be caused Read more…
Hygain. BAL2. Hygain® Balanced® is a pelleted all-round, low dose balancer feed concentrate that provides high levels of Vitamin E and Selenium for cell health, Biotin for hoof and coat health, Chelated Minerals, quality protein and essential amino acids for muscle development. What do horses need for a balanced diet? Read more…
Though soybean meal is ubiquitous in feeds, other protein sources, including whey protein, are suitable for consumption by horses and offer a beneficial range of amino acids. What protein can I give my horse? Alfalfa As A Source Of Protein For Horses Along with soya, which is also a legume, Read more…
Horses with a history of laminitis and recovery can be usually be given oats without concern. 1st: Give a supplement that will balance the hay or pasture diet. 2nd: Feed the whole oats as a calorie source to maintain proper weight and body condition. Founder of Life Data Labs, Inc. Read more…
three layers. Like the skin, each hair has three layers – the medulla in the middle, the cortex around that, and the cuticle on the outside. The level of shine on your horse’s coat is determined by the health of the cuticle. Do horses have double coats? Double coats are Read more…
A loafing shed (sometimes referred to as a ‘run-in shed’) is a small three-sided shed built inside a paddock or dressage training area. A loafing shed enables horses to get out of the elements such as the hot sun or cold wind and rain and retreat to a secure, covered Read more…
Tactile Hair The hair that grows on your horse’s muzzle, inside of your horse’s ears, and around your horse’s eyes are considered tactile hairs. These hairs are generally much stiffer and thicker than any other hairs you may find on your horse’s body. What is the hair on a horse’s Read more…
The horse’s haunches will sometimes drift to the outside also, and the rib cage bulges in the opposite direction, against the rider’s inside leg. The horse’s body towards the inside of the track is “convex” or “stiff”, and the side towards the wall is “concave” or “hollow”. What does it Read more…