The sprain is characterized by the achievement of a ligament or two. This condition is often caused by trauma or due to over-exertion of the horse kind breakdown. This is a common condition in horses. How do I know if my horse is sprained? Symptoms of Muscle Strain in Horses Read more…
A horse that is cold will tuck its tail in between its buttocks, shielding and protecting the almost hairless area underneath. Therefore, horses have thick tails to keep warm. (The thick mane also helps by keeping the ears warm . . . an animal loses a lot of heat through Read more…
The tibia is the long bone between the hock and stifle in the rear limb. They are bones of similar design, so they are discussed together here. A hairline non-displaced fracture of the radius or tibia may cause severe lameness. What is tibia and its function? The tibia is one Read more…
The back surface. Dorsal: The back surface, or topline Ventral: Underneath the belly. What horse breed has a dorsal stripe? dun horsesSome dun horses have unique markings that set them apart from other horse colors. The most identifiable and striking feature of a dun horse is the horizontal stripe, or Read more…
Summer weight hoods and neck covers help keep away insects and are also frequently used to keep a horse clean before a horse show. Can horses overheat with blankets? A: Sweating is the most obvious sign that a horse is overheated, and a blanketed horse sweats first beneath the material, Read more…
Generally, geriatric and foal horses have to visit the veterinarian more times than adult horses. However, adult horses become ill too due to various reasons such as aging, injury, and others. Therefore, vet exams are necessary for ensuring your horse’s health is uncompromised. What do vets do for horses? Equine Read more…
Veterinarians have a key role in providing medical care for horses at all times. Do veterinarians treat horses? There are equine veterinarians who only treat horses and may spend their days at a ranch, stable, or racetrack. There are large animal veterinarians who spend their time on farms caring for Read more…
The most common procedures include tie-back or hobday surgeries for horses with paralysed larynx (roarers), soft palate surgeries and sinus surgery. What is the most common veterinary procedures for a horse? The only surgeries routinely performed in general equine practice are minor lacerations and castrations. This is because horses are Read more…
Removing the Mane This is called ‘hogging’ in the UK or ‘roaching’ in the US. Roaching the mane may be done if the horse’s mane simply does not look good no matter what you do to it. Some people also believe that a horse is cooler with a roached mane Read more…
Other general signs include sudden laziness, refusal to be tacked up, refusal to perform moves such as a flying lead change, and trouble engaging in the hind end. The horse may also suddenly display general cranky behavior when it is normally quite calm and content. How long do injections in Read more…