Blisters. If you develop blisters after being bitten by an insect, don’t burst them because they may become infected. Should you pop horsefly bites? Horsefly bite treatment Scratching it is likely to make the bite worse and increase the risk of bacterial infection developing. Do not use anything to clean Read more…
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 Snaffles with smallish rings that would be unlikely to catch on anything if the horse does try to rub its face. What bit Read more…
An important ratio to consider when analyzing balance is the ratio of the topline to the underline. The topline is measured from the withers to the point of coupling. The underline is measured from a point under the belly between the horse’s front legs to a point roughly even with Read more…
Most muscle injuries are treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatories to relieve pain, and alternating cold and hot compresses on injured muscles. In cases of trauma, wounds are treated appropriately. Muscle relaxants can also be effective to relieve pain, as well as local anti-inflammatory injections. How do you treat sore muscles in Read more…
When you are balanced, you are the leader who oversees your horse’s length of step, speed, rhythm, and direction. To be balanced, you need to have a correct riding position—you need to be sitting equally on both of your seat bones, centered in your body and strong in your middle Read more…
about two miles. If the horse is running hard, the standard answer is about two miles at a time before fatigue sets in. But in a race, the horse is likely to be paced and can run up to five miles. How long can a horse run continuously? Endurance horse Read more…
In order to maintain their internal body temperatures, horses sweat. When it is hot, sweating begins to cool the horse off. As the sweat evaporates, it creates a cool feeling that helps horses to maintain a constant body temperature. How do horses perform homeostasis? A great example of homeostasis is Read more…
Often, infertility is caused by the mare not being bred with sufficient amounts of good quality semen at the correct time during her estrous cycle. Infertility may be helped by the administration of hormones that act directly on the ovaries or regulate their functions, or act to help maintain pregnancy. Read more…
Helps improve flexibility and range of motion (ROM) thereby enabling the horse to perform to the best of their ability. Helps prevent injury by strengthening supportive tissue and helping to guard against muscle tightness and tendon shortening. Why should you stretch your horse? Stretches are a great way to warm Read more…
A: Mares in late pregnancy will occasionally show signs of heat, such as elevation of the tail, frequent urination, and “winking” of the lips of the vulva. They will stand stretched out, as if receptive to being bred. Can a mare be in heat while pregnant? The lack or presence Read more…