Non-structural carbohydrates cover all other carbohydrates, which are organic acids, simple sugars and starches. The non-structural carbohydrates are the culprit for making your horse hot. These carbohydrates are broken down very easily into fructose and glucose in the horse’s small intestine and absorbed. What feeds make a horse hot? Feed Read more…
So what does a horse’s sunburn look like? It’s very similar to a human’s sunburn! Depending on the severity of the burn, there may be a reddish tint to the skin, blistering, and cracking or peeling. How do you know if your horse is sunburned? Signs of Sunburn on Horses Read more…
The most common causes of allergic itching are insect bites, food allergy, and skin allergies. Sensitivity to insect bites is readily identified. Animals that have seasonal itching are likely reacting to seasonal allergens. Allergens in the feed are another possibility. What soothes itchy skin in horses? Soothing emollient shampoos, solutions Read more…
Preventing sunburn is not only important for your horse’s comfort, but also for preventing future health issues. Putting fly masks or fly sheets on horses with a sunburn can turn into a painful and negative experience. What kind of sunscreen is best for horses? Our favorite is zinc-oxide cream (lifeguards Read more…
Vestibular disease may result from a number of infectious, traumatic and non-infectious conditions. Vestibular disease may result from a number of infectious, traumatic and non-infectious conditions. Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy and head trauma are the most common causes of vestibular nerve disease in horses. What triggers vestibular disorders? Infections. Inner ear problems, Read more…
Horses overheat up to ten times faster than humans. If the horse is continuously exposed to high outside temperatures, high air humidity and even training, its body continuously generates heat which cannot properly be regulated by its organism. Do horses get hotter than humans? Michael Lindinger, an animal and exercise Read more…
The short answer to your first question is: yes, the amount of sunlight your horse is exposed to through fours hours of turnout per day is probably enough to meet his minimum Vitamin D requirement. Is sunlight good for horses? The Positive Effects of Sunlight on Horses Daily exposure to Read more…
Feeding the recommended ration of compound horse feed or balancer alongside suitable forage will ensure your horse’s requirements are met, regardless of their exposure to sunlight. 4. As excess vitamin D is stored in the liver, it can be harmful if oversupplied and toxicity may lead to the calcification of Read more…
Desitin is a remedy that works for basically all living creatures. It’s widely accepted in the home to not only work great on babies but also dogs and horses. It’s a cream that moisturizes and rejuvenates irritated skin. You can apply it to any bacterial or fungal growth and watch Read more…
Docking tails is a traditional practice and is often done to draft horses more for cosmetic purposes than practical ones. While it is not common to see a docked tail in a riding horse, this has not always been the case. Years ago, horses were dual-purpose, with most horses doubling Read more…