Girth galls, saddle sores, and sores that occur under a driving harness are caused by friction. They are similar to a blister that forms from wearing ill-fitting shoes. The sores can be caused by tack that is dirty with a build-up of grime and sweat that grinds the dirt into Read more…
As a very general rule, the average 15–16hh horse will use a 46–48in long girth; and around 26in short girth. How do I know what size girth to get for my horse? How to determine your cinch size: Measure your horse from the center of the underside of his chest Read more…
They are majestic, strong and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they’re around humans or other horses, they are amazingly communicative and thrive in social settings. These qualities are part of the reason why horses can develop such a strong bond with humans. Are horses naturally nice to Read more…
A: Dogs eat horse manure to mask the scent of humans on their breath. If you want your dog to stop eating horse manure, you need to provide the dog with an alternative scent. A: Dogs may eat horse manure because the horse’s poop may contain undigested corn, which may Read more…
Horse manure should be a pile of roughly spherical shaped droppings. These are formed by the last portion of the large intestine squeezing the contents into ball-like shapes as it extracts water. If there is too much water and it is runny, this can indicate a health problem. Why is Read more…
Horses are exposed to the virus via nasal secretions from infected horses or horses still shedding the virus up to a week post clinical disease. Influenza Rhinopneumonitis Equine Infectious Anemia Rabies West Nile Disease Vesicular Stomatitis Ringworm Lawsonia Anaplasmosis Pleuropneumonia Lyme Disease MERSA What disease is transmissible from horses to Read more…
Promising new research has found just being in the presence of a horse can have a calming effect on people. The relationship between humans and horses dates back centuries, typically involving utility and sports. Why do horses make me feel calm? “It has been clinically documented that just being around Read more…
It’s unusual but not unheard of to actually see worms passed in the horses droppings. Any that are shed after worming can’t survive outside the body and are not a reinfection threat to horses grazing the pasture. How long after deworming a horse are the worms gone? The normal ERP Read more…
The signs of parasitism are common among different parasites infecting the horse and include: Weight loss. Dull, rough hair coat. Potbelly. Decreased stamina or lethargy. Coughing. Diarrhea. Colic. Tail rubbing. What are symptoms of parasites in horses? Common signs of parasite or worm infection include: Weight loss. Colic. Diarrhea or Read more…
Small strongyles (cyathostomes) are the most common internal parasite of horses. They differ from large strongyles in several ways. First, small strongyles do not migrate through tissues like large strongyles do. What is the most damaging parasite to horses? Large StrongylesLarge Strongyles Large strongyles, otherwise known as bloodworms, are parasites Read more…