Tense facial expressions, tight lips, frequent yawning and curling of the upper lip, also known as Flehmen, can also be signs of colic. What does it mean when a horse yawns alot? Frequent yawning in horses can be a symptom of gastric ulcers, gastrointestinal discomfort, tempo-mandibular tension/pain, and/or liver distress. Read more…
This gas mask was designed to fit over the horse’s nose. The Germans actually developed several types of gas masks for horses, and even one for dogs. This gas mask was found at a German equipment dump in Rozières, France, in August 1918 by the British Army. Did horses have Read more…
“A favorite hunting horse could be trained to ride right into the stampeding buffalo herd.” For the Plains Indians, the newfound speed and efficiency of hunting on horseback provided an abundance of high-quality meat, hides for tipis and clothing, and rawhide for shields and boxes. How did horses make it Read more…
Gas masks were used to protect both soldiers and their horses and dogs from these chlorine gas attacks. The filters offered protection against the most commonly used gases, such as chlorine gas and phosgene. Did horse gas masks work? Gas masks were effective in protecting humans but damage to the Read more…
The buffalo was a staple animal that provided food and other resources to the Lakota. As the Lakota acquired these horses, they were able to follow the herds on the plains. As the Lakota were hunting the buffalo, they used bow and arrows and they also used horses to drive Read more…
Treatment of muscle strain typically involves reduced activity and short-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like flunixin meglumine or phenylbutazone. Severe muscle strain or tearing can also benefit from: Physical therapy. Therapeutic ultrasound. Cold laser. Acupuncture. Electromagnetic therapy. How long does it take for a torn muscle to heal in Read more…
Ultrasound. Ultrasound exam is the most common diagnostic tool used for examining soft tissues. How do you test for soft tissue damage? MRI can show soft tissues, which are not usually visible on x-rays. MRI thus helps detect injury to tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and muscle. CT or MRI may be Read more…
Dressings – Melonin dressings are the most commonly used. These stop the wound sticking to the bandage material and absorb any discharge. What are bandages used for on horses? Stable bandages This type of bandage helps keep the legs warm and protect them against swelling or ‘filling’ while the horse Read more…
Over time, horses with DSLD develop suspensory ligaments that do not properly support the fetlock joint. Without proper support from the suspensory ligament the fetlocks drop and the pasterns flatten out until they are nearly parallel to the ground. What causes horses fetlocks to drop? The most commonly implicated tendon Read more…
Within the hoof capsule the DDFT runs behind the navicular bone, separated from it by a fluid space, called the navicular bursa. When the horse moves forward the DDFT comes into full contact with the navicular bone and damage in this area can be a major contributor to navicular syndrome. Read more…