Humans can consume horse meat, and many people worldwide do; it’s a cheap source of lean protein. In the United States, it’s illegal to sell horse meat for human consumption. However, horse meat was legal to eat in the U.S. in the past, and it was readily consumed in desperate Read more…
It can be detrimental, however, to horses with impaired kidneys or liver. These individuals have problems processing and excreting protein and should be kept on a very low-protein diet. Duren also doesn’t recommend feeding straight alfalfa to endurance horses due to its protein and calcium content. Is straight alfalfa good Read more…
Vegetables Horse Can Eat Turnips, swede, parsnips, beetroot, corn, and radishes are popular with most horses. These treats provide a tasty crunch that horses enjoy. Some horses will also enjoy things like celery, lettuce, kale, collard greens, spinach, and chard for their leafy green crunch. Is spinach safe for horses Read more…
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…