Lemongrass – Is an antibacterial essential oil that also proves to be uplifting and calming. Juniper – If your horse is experiencing water retention or pain from arthritis, then this oil can help because it is an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and diuretic. Is lemongrass essential oil safe for horses? Essential oils Read more…
With natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, Oregano is a fantastic raw material for naturally maintaining your horse’s intestinal health and supporting efficient digestion all year round. DIRECTIONS: Add 30ml to feed every other day. Suitable for all equine of any age. Who should avoid oil of oregano? You should also Read more…
The oldest fossil to date is ~3.5 million years old, discovered in Idaho. When was the first horse fossil found? Case Study: Evolution of the Modern Horse The fossil record extends back to a dog-like ancestor some 55 million years ago, which gave rise to the first horse-like species 55 Read more…
Though more than seven decades have passed since the death of Lou Gehrig, the life of baseball’s Iron Horse still resonates with fans of the national pastime. What is a iron horse called? Iron horse is an iconic literary term (considered by the early 21st century to be transitioning into Read more…
A foal is an equine up to one year old; this term is used mainly for horses, but can be used for donkeys. More specific terms are colt for a male foal and filly for a female foal, and are used until the horse is three or four. What is Read more…
During a mare’s pregnancy, moderate exercise such as vigorous walking or riding will help control her weight and maintain muscle tone and strength needed for the last two months of pregnancy. How much exercise does a pregnant horse need? Your veterinarian can advise you regarding a proper nutritional program for Read more…
Do ride your pregnant mare during her second and third trimester. Mares have a long gestation period, eleven months. During most of their pregnancy, the embryo grows at a steady but relatively slow pace. A fit pregnant horse can be ridden and even compete until the eighth month of its Read more…
Improves the Gut Every horse needs to chew more food in a day to have a better gut. Well, it’s what the sweet feed will give your horse. Also, there will be less fermentation of starch. As any horse eats, they’ll need more saliva to regulate the pH of the Read more…
D. “Horses are fairly predictable in their response to cookies: once they’ve acquired a taste for sweet treats, they never seem to lose it. The occasional ginger-laced cookie is not a problem whatsoever.” Can horses eat graham crackers? Here are some human foods you can feed your horses: Graham crackers. Read more…
If too much starch is fed, then the risk of digestive disturbance increases. Current advice is to restrict starch intake to less than 1g of starch per kg of bodyweight per meal and less than 2g of starch per kg bodyweight per day. What is considered low starch horse feed? Read more…