Lockjaw (tetanus) is a disease from bacteria that live in low oxygen conditions. Entry to the horse is often through open or deep puncture wounds. How do you treat lockjaw in a horse? There is no cure for tetanus except to wait for your body to fight it off. Supportive Read more…
The three most popular bits for gaited and walking horses are the snaffle, curb, and gag bit. Find the perfect bit for you and your horse with these great options! Do gaited horses need special tack? Because gaited horses move a little bit differently than other horses, you’ll want to Read more…
If the copper on a bit looks dull, it should shine up well with vinegar. You can add salt to the vinegar for more cleaning power, but this again might leave a nasty taste. Soak the bit and leave it in a vinegar and salt brine. When it has brightened Read more…
Legumes such as alfalfa and clover are rich in calcium, and grass hays, such as timothy and orchard grass, also contain calcium, but at lower levels than in legume hays. The phosphorus in hay is more readily available to the horse than that found in cereal grains. How much calcium Read more…
Copper promotes salivation because of its taste or because of the tension interaction with other materials in the bit. Particularly in combination with stainless steel, a microvolt voltage is created, which results in small vibrations that stimulate the horse to chew harder. What does copper do in a horse bit? Read more…
Stress: Any stress, such as overworking unfit horses, a dramatic change in environment and/or frequent travelling, particularly for overweight animals, can trigger laminitis. What are 4 causes of laminitis? Laminitis can be caused by many factors, including overeating (obesity), working on a hard surface (commonly referred to as road founder), Read more…
Here are some things you can try that might do the trick. Soft horse treats. Many slightly squishy horse treats are available at local feeds stores and online, and they’re often very palatable and easy to press a pill in to. Apples and carrots. Pill pockets/pouches. Pitted prunes. Water. How Read more…
Immediately following vaccination, the horse may become weak, tremble or collapse in shock. Without attentive care and the timely administration of epinephrine, the reaction can prove fatal. Another serious side effect linked to vaccination involves the onset of acute laminitis. Can horses have a reaction to flu jab? There are Read more…
This disease is secondary to the epiglottis being trapped below the aryepiglottic fold. The cause is either secondary to an excess amount of aryepiglottic tissue or inflammation of the aryepiglottic tissue. Clinical signs include rattling, wheezing, or gurgling when the horse is exercising. What is epiglottic entrapment horse? Epiglottic Entrapment Read more…
There are usually no side effects experienced following a flu vaccination. However, on occasion a horse may become stiff or develop a swelling at the site of vaccination. Some horses can show mild transient flu like symptoms e.g. a high temperature. What are the symptoms of a reaction to the Read more…