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…
Treating equine shock If you suspect your horse is suffering from shock, seek urgent veterinary help. Any obvious wounds or injuries should be treated appropriately, while keeping the horse calm. If the horse is showing signs of cold, keep him warm in a stable with rugs, but make sure he Read more…
Snaffles. Snaffles. Logically, a simple snaffle is the best choice. Leave any type of curb to more advanced training. The first choice will probably be a jointed snaffle bit with smallish rings that would be unlikely to catch on anything if the horse does try to rub its face. What Read more…
Some horses carry MRSA without showing any clinical signs, but they can still transmit the bacteria to people and other horses. Transmission: People can get MRSA from horses through direct contact with infected animals, especially direct hand-to-nose contact. Can animals transmit MRSA to humans? You can get MRSA from your Read more…