If you notice the whites of your horse’s eyes showing, this indicates extreme fear and stress. Known as “whale eye,” this horse behavior should not be overlooked. Consider approaching your horse cautiously and move her away from any stimuli that could be causing her fear or stress. What does it Read more…
Showing their upper teeth Horses will raise their noses in the air and curl their upper lip towards the sky, revealing their upper teeth. The result is they look like they are having a good laugh. Actually, what they are doing is called a Flehmen response. Why does a horse Read more…
On arrival at the new barn, put him into his stall with some hay and water (a small paddock if he will be at pasture) and let him get used to the sights, sounds and smells for a few hours. Once he has settled down you can take him out Read more…
A position on the bit is submissive to the rider’s rein aids, given through the bit. When a horse is behind the bit, the head is tucked too far down and rearward. If above the bit, then the head is too high. Why is my horse behind the bit? Horses Read more…
Small amounts of water should be provided to re-hydrate the horse. Electrolytes may also be given orally. In severe cases, intravenous fluid therapy is necessary to treat dehydration, electrolyte loss and shock. Remember that signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Can a horse recover Read more…
D., a researcher in animal welfare from the University of California, Davis, horses do seek out shade; however, they simply have different behaviors and physiologies than humans that could make shade a comfort resource rather than an absolute care requirement. Can a horse be in the sun all day? Although Read more…
A big, strong and stylised snake (up to 170 cm long). The head stands out from the rest of the body due to its flattened and pointy shape. How big is a horse snake? Adults of H. hippocrepis may attain a total length (including tail) of 1.5 m (5 feet). Read more…
— An AQI over 151 is unhealthy for all horses, whether they are sensitive or not. You should consider handwalking or light turnout… ideally no riding is involved. — Higher AQI numbers can take their toll on all horses. At what AQI should you not exercise? When the AQI spikes Read more…
Production. Antivenoms are typically produced using a donor animal, such as a horse or sheep. What is snake’s venom made of? Snake venom is a glandular secretion which snakes use to immobilize and digest their prey. It is also used as a defensive and a survival tool [13]. This lethal Read more…
You can feed hay just after the exercise because horses can easily digest it, and most horses know how to self-regulate the intake of grass. However, avoid feeding them grain right after exercise. Can you feed horses after exercise? Don’t feed immediately before or after exercise If you’re going to Read more…