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…
A liniment bath is a great way to offer your horse a soothing treat after a ride, especially on a hot summer day. In a bottle, combine these three ingredients in equal parts: Wintergreen scented rubbing alcohol (about $1) Witch hazel (about $3) Water (free!) What is horse liniment? A Read more…
The increase in fly population can often lead to summer sores, medically known as Habronemiasis. Summer sores are lesions on the skin caused by the larvae of equine stomach worms Habronema. These worms in the horse’s stomach produce eggs that pass through the digestive tract and are shed in the Read more…
If your horse is prone to skin issues, put baby powder on his feet once they’re dry; it helps to absorb any remaining moisture. If you’re showing and need to brighten up clipped white legs, you can do so by rubbing baby powder onto the areas. Is baby powder good Read more…
Yes. Just like humans, horses’ skin is sensitive to UV rays. Covering them up with fly masks or sun sheets works, as does providing them with ample shade or applying sunscreen. Can you put sunscreen on a horses nose? Apply sunscreen to the muzzle and any white markings on your Read more…
Tails are not docked/cut off and are not mutilated. The term “cut tail” (The proper term is “set” tail) means merely that two ligaments on the underside of the tail have been nicked/frayed to allow more flexibility of the tail. What does a tail set do? The tailSet() method of Read more…
Our favorite is zinc-oxide cream (lifeguards use this for their noses). It’s horse-friendly and can help heal blisters or skin irritations. Can I use zinc oxide on my horse? Zinc Oxide Ointment is a protective astringent and antiseptic ointment for topical application to aid in the management of superficial wounds Read more…
Horses are no different, but when it comes to the equine world, sunburn is usually most severe on the nose. Your horse may also experience burns on its back, face, ear tips, and white areas on the legs. How do you treat sunburn on a horse’s nose? If your horse Read more…