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…
Some horse owners successfully use, for example, zinc ointment (e.g. Veterinary Zinc Ointment from Divine Animals), creams with salicylic acid or urea (for hyperkeratosis), or various herbal ointments, which are more suitable for topical application. Tamanu oil is also suitable for hyperkeratosis and other problems. What causes equine hyperkeratosis? It Read more…
A horse that is described as a project horse likely has very little formal training. This type of horse could be a blank slate for a buyer looking for something at a lower price point, or it could potentially have some training issues that need to be fixed or improved Read more…
You can add Peppermint Vitality to your horse’s water or drop some straight into their mouths to help their digestion and get them back on their feed again. Can you give horses peppermint extract? Peppermint contains a bitter quality that increases bile secretion and helps stimulate the appetite as well Read more…
Treatment of feather mites in horses Fipronyl spray (widely known under the brand name Frontline) Pyrethroids (eg: Deosect) applied every two weeks. 1 – 2.5% selenium sulphide wash repeated frequently. The wash must be left on for 10mins before being thoroughly rinsed off. Does ivermectin kill feather mites? Ivermectin is Read more…
A: A flash is a thin strap attached at the center of a regular noseband (also called a cavesson) and secured under the horse’s chin. It is supposed to stabilize the noseband in his mouth and prevent him from crossing his jaw or putting his tongue over the bit—actions that Read more…
Flares are a type of hoof-capsule distortion where the wall horn is being stretched outward and pulled away from the coffin bone. The wall of a healthy hoof should follow the same angle all the way from the coronet to the ground. Flares are present when part of the wall Read more…
Horses often perform this vice due to stress. Horses tend to weave near the door of their stall, possibly because they desire to leave the stall to move around. Horses also sometimes weave near a window to the aisle or the exterior of the stable, which would provide visual stimulation. Read more…