A subclinical or mild magnesium deficiency can often affect behaviour as a first symptom, leading to an increase in anxiety and nervousness in horses which are usually calm and steady. Many horse owners and trainers term this change in behaviour often exhibited in horses as “Spring Fever”. Why do horses Read more…
A western saddle tree is made to sit right behind the shoulder blade, not on top of it. Having it sit correctly will allow the shoulder movement your horse needs. First, take your hand and feel the back of your horse’s shoulder blade/scapula. You can feel the edge and where Read more…
The pink ribbon means the horse is a sassy mare. She could be a distraction to stallions in the arena and she may be in heat. If you are riding a stallion stay away. What does it mean when a horse has a red ribbon on tail? a kickerEach color Read more…
Ways to avoid spasmodic colic Ensure new or lush pasture is introduced gradually, by restricting the time your horse is in the field, while supplementing his diet with hay. Make any changes to the horse’s diet gradually over a period of at least three to four days. What is spasmodic Read more…
Why does a horse need to pull harder during the first few steps in pulling the cart? Because static friction is greater than rolling friction. No worries! Why do horses pull harder at first? Complete answer: Because the horse has to work against the maximum value of static friction that Read more…
A: Mane-pulling is the act of removing individual hairs of the mane from the root with the purpose of thinning and shortening it. This is done for the horse’s professional presentation and to maintain a manageable thickness and length for showing and braiding. Does pulling a horse’s mane hurt them? Read more…
Braid down to the end of your horse’s mane. Usually you should not leave more than 3 to 4 inches of your horse’s mane outside of the bottom of your braid. Doing this will greatly help protect the ends of your horse’s mane, and it’s totally worth it. Is it Read more…
Mud fever can be treated by first removing the scabs to allow the area to air out and heal. Then, twice a day, clean the area with a mild disinfectant, rinse it with clean water, and pat the area dry. If your horse has long feathers, it might be helpful Read more…
(Collar Galls) Saddle sores are pressure sores seen in horses over areas of wear from tack (especially if it is ill-fitting). The area of riding horses that is under saddle, or the shoulder area of those driven in harness, is frequently the site of injuries to the skin and deeper Read more…
There is no definitive treatment for these plaques. As they are mostly a cosmetic issue, if they are not bothering the horse, no treatment needs to be pursued. What causes aural plaque in horses ears? Aural plaques are white flakey patches that appear on the inside of one or both Read more…