Adding an inch or more of simple wood chips or pine shavings can be a great way to reduce stall and barn mud. Adding up to a foot in paddocks and around troughs can also be beneficial. Just remember, that wood decomposes quickly in the spring and winter weather, so Read more…
Using lightweight rugs, like sweet-itch and fly rugs, can help keep horses clean and comfortable. Becky talks about how their summer range of anti-itch products form a thin barrier against both dirt and stable muck, as well as from bugs and fly bites. How often should you clean a horse’s Read more…
Get more exercise: Some horses simply have a lot of pent-up energy. This can cause anxiety and stall vices like weaving or walking. More exercise, especially longer training sessions to build stamina, can burn off excess energy. Longer turnout with pasture friends can also help your horse feel less tense. Read more…
While in horses the hay will pass through the stomach and small intestine before being broken down by bacteria in the cecum. What is digested in the hindgut of a horse? The major functions of the hindgut are the microbial digestion (fermentation) of dietary fiber (structural carbohydrates primarily from forages Read more…
Horses with hay belly tend to be skinny everywhere but their bellies. You may be able to see the ribs easily or notice that the neck, chest, or withers aren’t quite as muscular. Poor Coat. Your horse’s normally shiny coat may become dull and lifeless due to the lack of Read more…
Along with the clinical signs of pawing, rolling and not wanting to eat, horses with colic will often times have an elevated heart rate due to abdominal pain. Horses suffering from colic rarely have a fever. So if your horse does have a fever (anything over 101.5 F. ) the Read more…
Take your horse out of the stall during cleaning. A good time to muck out is when your horse is in the pasture grazing or exercising. If you can’t put him out, put your horse in an empty stall. Next, remove all the feed tubs, water buckets, and toys from Read more…
Apples are a perfectly safe and healthy treat to feed your horse, and most horses love them! That said, moderation is key, as too much of a good thing can quickly turn bad and cause colic and other gastric problems. Why should horses not eat apples? Most people like to Read more…
How to Get Your Horse to Follow You Anywhere Teach your horse that your presence is good by using groundwork. Make sure your horse can lead with minimal pressure from the lead rope. Practice directing your horse from beside them without a lead rope. Teach your horse walking away from Read more…
Can you? Sure, many people who keep horses nibble on sweet feed now and again. It smells delicious and tastes okay. As for hay,I suppose you could grind it onto a smoothie or something. Can humans consume horse feed? In addition to having less stringent cleanliness requirements, processed horse grains Read more…