The general rule is; a well-fitting bit will create one or two wrinkles at the corner of the mouth once the bridle is on. If you are still concerned with how your bit fits, you could always ask your equine dentist, veterinarian or your horse trainer for their advice. How Read more…
Clostridium tetani likes to form spores that are very resistant to heat, drying, chemicals, and fire-breathing dragons. Ok, I got a little carried away there… but seriously, this bacteria can survive for years in the environment. More bad news: it is particularly common in horse manure. Does tetanus come from Read more…
Tetanus vaccination is essential for all equines as the bacteria that causes Tetanus. Clostridium Tetani, is present in soil everywhere. It can enter the body through minor abrasions, releasing toxins resulting in excruciating muscle spasms. This makes eating and drinking impossible and is usually fatal. How does tetanus affect horses? Read more…
If they’re on the same side, then the horse’s body should swing away from both of them, reducing the potential for injury. So, when your farrier or veterinarian or anyone working with your horse moves from one side to the other, you move with that person. You’ll both be safer. Read more…
Set the multimeter to the kilovolts (kV) range, place the positive multimeter probe on one of the electric fence wires, and ground the negative multimeter probe on any metal surface close by. If the electric fence is working properly, the multimeter should read what the manufacturer specifies. Can you check Read more…
People known as “kill buyers” look for healthy horses to meet their quota for meat production, because they are paid by the pound. These kill buyers buy rescued domestic horses at auction, very often outbidding people who are looking for a new riding horse. Why are horses sent to the Read more…
No. Electric fences use high voltage but low amperage. The shock from the fence will not cause you or the horse to stick to the wire or cause a burn. How many volts kill a horse? IT is well known to electricians that animals are much more sensitive to electric Read more…
Most kill pens are located in areas where there are enough horses to fill the slaughter trucks regularly — and, in the killing business, this means multiple truckloads per week. Are there horse kill pens in the US? Slaughter houses for horses are illegal in the U.S., but it’s still Read more…
The Bastrop Louisiana Kill Pen generally has two purposes: Selling horses bought from auctions to give them a second chance at life, and shipping those that don’t sell to slaughter houses in Mexico and Canada for their meat. Why are horses sent to the kill pen? There can be many Read more…
You know your horse is supple when he willingly accepts your aids with his soft mouth, his muscles are loose, he’s able to stretch forward and down and he feels balanced, using his joints actively. A supple horse has a relaxed look to his eyes, ears, mouth and tail. What Read more…