— 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…
“The best way to know if a horse is cooled out or recovered from their work is when the horse returns to a resting heart rate within twenty to thirty minutes of stopping,” says Hiltz. How do you tell if your horse is cooled down? There are several ways to Read more…
THE IMPORTANCE OF A HORSE’S COOL DOWN If your horse is hot after exercising and does not properly cool down, he is not going to get enough oxygen or blood circulation, which traps heat in his muscles. In severe cases, this can cause neurological deficits or heat stroke. How long Read more…
We feel it in our bodies, not the following day but actually the day after the day after…….. that is DOMS and horses get it too! It is so important to design your horse’s exercise plan with this in mind. Do horses get sore muscles? Whether you’re taking your horse Read more…
They will move to higher ground and gather under sturdy oak trees to shelter from the storm, said the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, which manages the herd and sends a similar reminder during major hurricanes due to the outpouring of concern for the horses. How do horses react to thunderstorms? Read more…
Electrobraid, a popular brand of braided, electrical fence, costs $1.54 per foot with installation and will last 25 years or more. With this type of livestock fencing, metal conductors transmit electricity to maximize power. What is the best type of electric fence for horses? V-mesh wire (also called no-climb fencing) Read more…
“They go to high ground, under the sturdy live oak trees to ride the storm out. Remember, they’ve been doing this for 500 years.” How do the horses at the Outer Banks survive? The Outer Banks, barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, are home to some unlikely animals. Read more…
Horse rugs are primarily used to shield horses from different weather conditions and climates. The right rug choice will help to regulate your horse’s body temperature and maintain a healthy condition. Horse rugs are designed to fit around the horses and still allow the horse to move about freely in Read more…