Various striping patterns have already been recognized, but one of the most common is the dun striping, which is more apparent in foals than in adults. Some International Striped Horses also have the so-called brindle dun stripes, which refer to dun stripes around the neck and other parts of the Read more…
Appaloosas often have “striped hooves”, which is a bold up-and-down striping of light and dark on the same hoof. Are Appaloosas the only horses with striped hooves? Hooves. A common misconception is that all horses with vertically striped hooves are Appaloosas. Striped hooves are found in several horse breeds, not Read more…
Hoof rot is caused by bacteria. When your horses, cattle, or other animals stand in contaminated soil or on contaminated ground, they are at risk for this bacterial infection of the feet. How do you get rid of hoof rot in horses? Provide a clean and dry environment as much Read more…
Occasional ridges on the hoof wall are a normal fact of life for horses. When the seasons change the grass, a horse changes grains or supplements, or something disrupts overall health, the hoof may react by growing a ring. Ideally, you’ll see a ring midway down the hoof wall, with Read more…
Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus) is an herb primarily used to help maintain normal hormone levels for mares. The active ingredients in raspberry appear to support smooth muscle tone in both the reproductive and GI tracts to help moody mares remain comfortable. How much raspberry leaf do you feed horse? Dosage Read more…
Nerve blocks, the correct term being diagnostic anaesthesia, are used daily by equine practitioners to accurately determine the site of pain in lame horses. Occasionally, the site of pain may be immediately obvious with localised signs of heat, pain on palpation and swelling of the affected area. Why do we Read more…
The Canadian Sport Horse is considered an “evolving breed” under the Agriculture Canada’s Animal Pedigree Act, which gives breeders the freedom to plan successful and competitive breeding programs based on genetics and demand. The CSHA is a member of the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses. What type of horse Read more…
Horse Pain Relief & Arthritis Polyglycan. $85.99. Equioxx Oral Paste. $6.39 – $134.69. Methocarbamol Tablets 500 mg. $58.89. Equi-Bute EQ Paste. $43.19. What is the best thing to give a horse with arthritis? Daily exercise will help keep your horse active and comfortable. Being stall bound often increases stiffness. Daily Read more…
Reins are often laced, braided, have stops, or are made of rubber or some other tacky material to provide extra grip. Bit: The bit goes into the horse’s mouth, resting on the sensitive interdental space between the horse’s teeth known as the “bars.” What goes in a horses mouth when Read more…
Reserpine is used as a long-acting tranquilizer in horses. It is used to sedate excitable or difficult horses that are on enforced rest. It sometimes is used illicitly to sedate show horses, sale horses, or in other circumstances where a “quieter” horse might be desired. How long can a horse Read more…