If your horse does develop rubs again, try to stop them before they get out of control. Apply a heavy coat of diaper-rash ointment to the rubs. It will get all over the blanket and require extra cleaning later, but it will help save his skin while you work on Read more…
54 vertebrae. Horses have an average of 54 vertebrae, though the number can vary between 51 and 58. How many lumbar vertebrae do horses have? 6 lumbar vertebraeThe domestic horse, Shetland pony, zebras, Arabian horses and hybrids normally have 6 lumbar vertebrae, the donkeys and hemiones have 5 but exceptions Read more…
Whenever the buildup on the udder becomes heavy, a gentle washing and drying is in order. Dawn dish soap will work fine for most—use only a tiny dab on a wet sponge to prevent the skin from becoming too dry. A gentler option would be a commercial sheath-cleaning solution sold Read more…
Euthanasia should be strongly considered, as wobbler syndrome can be unsafe for horse and rider. How quickly does wobblers progress in horses? The onset of clinical signs is typically between six months to three years, although mature horses may also become affected. Are wobblers in horses progressive? As a consequence, Read more…
Rye grass hay is another type of grass hay that some horses eat and it has been a staple hay for many years in some regions of the country. Although many equestrians may not be familiar with it, it is a quality hay option that is becoming more well-known. What Read more…
Rye grain is similar in energy, fiber, and feeding value to corn, but is higher in protein. Rye can be fed to horses but should be mixed with other grain and not over one-third of the grain mix should be rye because of its low palatability. Rye should be closely Read more…
Ryegrass staggers is a neurological condition that can be seen in most domestic grazing species, including horses. It occurs most commonly in late spring to early autumn and always in animals grazing perennial ryegrass pastures. How does rye-grass affect horses? Symptoms of ryegrass staggers include: Trembling, unsteadiness and poor muscle Read more…
If a horse doesn’t have enough grip on the surface it is travelling over, it is likely to slip. Obviously this can result in a fall for horse and rider. Too much grip on the other hand, especially when moving at speed or turning or jumping, and there can be Read more…
What is NPA? NPA – negative palmar or plantar angle of the pedal bone (depending on if it’s the front or back feet), is a hoof morphology where the rear part of P3 is sitting lower than the front part of the bone. What causes a negative palmar angle? Simply Read more…
relaxation. So the licking and chewing is just that simple reflexive response to deal with the salivation resuming after a period of dry mouth and lips. So, in a sense, licking and chewing do reflect relaxation, but specifically as a result of returning from a spell of acute stress or Read more…