Use Magnesium Chloride Adding magnesium chloride, a form of salt, can be a solution for some riding rings. Magnesium chloride helps to pull moisture from the footing, lowering the footing’s freezing point so it stays usable longer. How do I stop my arena surface freezing? Ways to Keep Indoor & Read more…
Soft, puffy joints or “filling” around the joints or lower limbs are very common in horses. The soft tissue swelling or “oedema” is usually due to a hard workout or a knock to the leg. It can also be caused by excessive grain feeding together with lack of exercise, such Read more…
Horses roll and writhe on their backs not because they are happy but because they want to get rid of an itchy irritation. They could be trying to get rid of their winter coat, which makes them sweaty in the summer. If they are being bothered by biting insects, then Read more…
So the cost depends on the location of the problem, but the nerve blocks per leg can vary from $75 per block which can go up to $500 per limb. How long does a nerve block last in horses? Drugs used in horse nerve blocks Lidocaine – 2% lidocaine hydrochloride. Read more…
Seeding made in late winter/early spring will usually be ready for grazing 3 to 4 months later. the time of seeding, either through tillage, herbicide application, or both. For best results, the weed control program should begin 6 months to a year before seeding. What seed is best for horse Read more…
Safety Notes. Ice is fun and safe, but there are a few things to keep in mind when you put together this activity for your horse. Supervise your horse while they have access to ice. A small amount of ice eaten is totally safe, but eating pounds and pounds of Read more…
But changing climate also affects horse health, inducing dehydration, overheating, hypothermia, and weight loss, as well as respiratory, skin, hoof, and eye infections. How does the environment affect horses? When it comes to a horse’s environment, there are two main seasonal factors that impact hoof health: temperature and moisture. Depending Read more…
The whips used in horse racing are lightweight and made with soft foam. Jockeys strike their horses to encourage them to run, and hitting them with the whip creates a popping sound that makes a horse focus. The modern whip is designed to create noise, not pain. What do horses Read more…
Treatment is only warranted in acute cases likely to make a recovery. Sedation is often necessary in cases of hepatic encephalopathy; An alpha 2 agonist at a low dose is usually effective. If the neurological signs are so severe that the horse is a danger to itself and others then Read more…
Live foal guarantee is a common provision in horse breeding contracts. It is a form of a warranty offered to the mare owner by the stallion owner. Basically, it says that if the mare fails to produce a live foal from the breeding, the stallion owner will breed the same Read more…