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…
Riding basic, flowing figures like serpentines, varying size circles, teardrops, and more can help your horse to settle, and the constant changes of bend and direction can “trick” them into accepting the leg because they’re not focusing on it. How do I get my horse to accept contact in trot? Read more…
Can I ride my horse after they have received their vaccination? The vaccines we use today are not live vaccines as they have been in years gone by so there is no reason why you can’t ride your horse the same day. How long after flu jab can you ride Read more…
Take responsibility ride a series of half-halts to rebalance your horse and engage his hindquarters, which will help him push forward even though he’s slowing down. keep your legs closed around his sides as you ask for the transition. as soon as he responds, ride positively forward in the new Read more…