When giving any treats to horses, moderation is always important to avoid digestive issues. But there is really no reason to think the small quantities of sorbitol found in sugar-free Polo mints would be a long-term health risk. Can horses eat sugar free Polo mints? If you are still concerned Read more…
Food allergies only occur in response to a specific type of protein which means it simply isn’t possible for horses to be allergic to sugar or oil (oil does not contain any protein). How does sugar affect horses? The sugars in horse feed are known as water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) and Read more…
With all the advancements in modern veterinary medicine, fractures are no longer death sentences for horses. Veterinarians can repair and rehab many limb fractures, and the horse might even be able to return to work. How long does a horse leg fracture take to heal? It typically takes six to Read more…
If in previous years your horse has lost condition over the winter, Autumn is a good time to make sure that he is looking and feeling really well. Putting a rug on when the weather first turns cold and wet can help him keep condition and remain warm and dry. Read more…
Their premolars and molars grind the food before it is swallowed. Over time, eating plants leaves wear patterns on horses’ teeth. Grazing continually grinds down the teeth. Over a horse’s lifetime, teeth continue to erupt from their jaws to stay at the same height, until no tooth is left. What Read more…
“After a careful and thorough evaluation process we have decided to close the nail production at Capewell and move the entire Capewell production to Mustadfors, Sweden. Where are capewell horseshoe nails made? the USAAll Capewell horseshoe nails are made in the USA and come backed with the brand’s 100% satisfaction Read more…
Horseshoe studs can be screwed into a horse’s shoes to provide extra traction. For horseshoe studs to be used, a farrier must first prepare the horse’s shoes by drilling and then tapping holes into the heels and occasionally the toes of the horseshoes. In the United States, these holes are Read more…
The copper coated or copper nails not only hold the shoe in place but also cure the horses with white line disease and seedy toe (copper ions have been shown to destroy bacterial cell walls and penetrate into the microbes, causing them to be degraded and die). Designed for hoof Read more…
Clips are the triangular tab of metal that sticks up on the foot surface of a shoe to be seated into the hoof wall. The primary function of clips is to take strain off of the nails. They hold shoes to the feet more securely than just plain nails would. Read more…
Blackburn Corrections Complex (BCC) manages on of seven Second Chances Farms for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and the only one in Kentucky. The Second Chances Farm at Blackburn is currently home to 57 thoroughbreds that are retired or have an otherwise limited athletic future. Where do retired racehorses go Read more…