If used with care, a crazy horse leather product will still be strong and firm, even after 20 years. Is horse leather durable? Wrap Up. Crazy horse leather is made from full-grain cowhide leather which makes it extremely durable and naturally beautiful. With time it will develop a patina to Read more…
Simply wipe dry with a soft leather cloth. Do not store your bag while wet. Wipe off any moisture before storing to prevent mold or mildew. TO AVOID STRETCHING THE LEATHER: Limit the number of items stored in the bag over long periods. Limit storing heavy items for long periods. Read more…
Scoliosis, a lateral deviation of the vertebral column, is uncommon in the horse. Congenital scoliosis has been reported only in the thoracolumbar vertebrae related to vertebral malformation (Jeffcott 1980; Vandeplassche et al. 1984). What causes scoliosis in horses? With few exceptions, virtually all reported cases of scoliosis in horses have Read more…
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…