The tool is often used to help horses stay calm in the paddock or around the stable area, but is not as commonly worn while the horse is under saddle. Why does a horse wear a lip chain? The lip chain just gives the handler an advantage while handling their Read more…
A: A flash is a thin strap attached at the center of a regular noseband (also called a cavesson) and secured under the horse’s chin. It is supposed to stabilize the noseband in his mouth and prevent him from crossing his jaw or putting his tongue over the bit—actions that Read more…
As it turns out, the vast majority of the time a noseband isn’t needed, especially if we develop fine hands and a light horse. In fact, allowing the mouth to be free, and encouraging it to softly chew and relax can be helpful in creating a light horse and in Read more…
Obese horses can lose up to 1% of their body weight per week, so weight loss of approximately 25kg every 4-6 weeks is reasonable. How much weight can a horse lose in a week? 0.5-1.0%All horses and ponies are individuals and respond to dietary restriction differently but a weight loss Read more…
You will see in the daily racecards, letters appearing after the horse’s name indicating which if any headgear is being worn on that day, You may also see a 1, after the letter, indicating this will be the first time this headgear has been used on this particular runner on Read more…
I don’t know what part of the country you live in, but the recommendation to provide him with a tablespoon of fiber or Metamucil is probably aimed at preventing sand colic. Metamucil is effective, but must be fed in a much greater amount than one tablespoon a day. Does Metamucil Read more…
Crude fiber content should be above 7%, preferably above 10%, especially if the feed was designed to be fed without hay. Do senior horses need more fiber? Many older horses require more calories in the form of highly digestible fiber from sources like beet pulp, soy hulls and dehydrated alfalfa Read more…
This suggests that to facilitate weight loss, muzzles should be worn whenever the horse has access to pasture. Equine behaviourists generally recommend limiting muzzle wearing to a maximum of 12 hours per day. How long should you leave a grazing muzzle on? A horse should never be left with a Read more…
Since all full-sized horses require at least one ounce (2 tablespoons) of salt per day for maintenance (and up to 3 ounces/day when perspiring heavily), iodized salt is a good way to add iodine and provide the needed salt as well. What type of salt is best for horses? What Read more…
The average horse requires approximately 20 lbs. of forage per day and winter weather can increase the amount of hay needed by 30 to 50%. How often should you feed a horse in the winter? When the weather is severe, and a horse spends many hours between meals, this can Read more…