Can Horses Eat Peas? Horses enjoy eating peas and they make a great snack or small treat. Small and edible, peas are a great source of vitamins A, D, and B-6, as well as calcium, iron and magnesium. So, as part of a well-balanced diet, peas can be very beneficial Read more…
Strict stall rest with deep bedding can help to minimize the amount of rotation that occurs during a founder episode. Ice boots or cold hosing can also help to decrease inflammation. Anti-inflammatories and rest only help to improve the comfort of the horse during the episode. How do I know Read more…
You can founder a horse by putting them on an insulin drip for 48 hours, or simply by turning them out onto the equine version of a Snicker’s bar — a green spring pasture. The high sugar content of the grass signals the body to produce even more insulin. Take Read more…
Carrot Top You can feed the top leafy part of a carrot to horses, however, make sure that you do not overfeed them. Do horses actually like carrots? Carrots are very high in vitamin A (carotene), low in saturated fat and cholesterol. To feed carrots to your horse, either cut Read more…
Dressage. Dressage is the safest of horse-riding activities. What is the safest horse riding sport? vaultingYes, vaulting is not only the safest of the equestrian sports, it is documented safer than riding bicycles, playing on playground equipment, and even playing soccer. What is the best horse discipline? If you’re a Read more…
The horse should never be forced into a position, as this could result in over stretching or injury. Practicing carrots stretches daily will result in enhanced flexibility, core strength, and balance within 2-3 weeks. How often should you do stretches with your horse? Unless your horse is in a prescribed Read more…
Horse stretching exercises Pick up the horse’s foreleg and, with both hands on the fetlock, ease the leg forwards towards the horse’s nose and hold for 10 seconds. For the hindleg stretch (pictured above), gently ease the hindleg forwards towards the foreleg and hold for 10 seconds. What does it Read more…
3. Homemade Horse Fly Spray from Cowboy Way 2 cups white vinegar. 1 tablespoon eucalyptus essential oil. 1 cup water. Add all ingredients to a spray bottle and vigorously shake to mix them. Shake well before every use. Can I make my own fly spray for horses? 5 caps of Read more…
– Repels ticks, fleas, mites, mosquitoes, lice, and flies. Does horse fly spray work for humans? This spray is effective with flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and other pests for up to 8 hours and can be used safely on your horse, dog, and even you! Does horse fly spray keep mosquitoes Read more…
Oil-based fly sprays make some horses more prone to burning if they are and turned out in the sun. The skin irritant can lead to itching and even dermatitis. If too much is absorbed into the skin it can be toxic. Can you spray horses with fly spray? Fly spray Read more…