However, sometimes this condition results in uneven wear on the teeth and the development of overgrowths of the molars (cheek teeth) that can inhibit proper grinding. If your horse has an underbite, your vet should perform regular dental exams to determine whether dental maintenance is required. What is monkey mouth Read more…
Severe overshoot of the front (incisor) teeth usually does not cause a horse much trouble, and it is merely an unsightly cosmetic blemish. In many cases, however, the cheek teeth (molars and premolar grinding teeth) further back in the mouth may not meet well either. Can an overbite cause damage? Read more…
A horse’s back naturally slopes down slightly behind the withers and raises slightly at the hips. However, a horse with good conformation should have a fairly flat top line. A dipped back is one common back problems horses face. What is it called when a horse backs dips? Equine Lordosis, Read more…
A poultice is an inexpensive and easy-ish way to support your horse’s hard-working legs. It works to cool the legs and help after a workout! Poultice is clay or salt-based paste that is spread on lower legs (typically) to draw out heat and inflammation. What does clay do for horses Read more…
Even retirees with arthritis can benefit from liniment application, depending on what your veterinarian advises. Apply liniment to stiff joints and muscles before workouts to lessen pain and injury. Is horse liniment good for arthritis in humans? Capsaicin. Many other horse liniments on the market contain capsaicin. This ingredient is Read more…
If your horse does not compete, bathing requirements will be different. Opinions on the frequency of bathing horses range from a few times a year to monthly, weekly, only when the horse is dirty and even “never!” Regardless, never place tack on a dirty horse for their overall well-being and Read more…
horsehair, animal fibre obtained from the manes and tails of horses and ranging in length from 8 inches (20 cm) to 3 feet (90 cm) and most often of black colour. It is coarse, strong, lustrous, and resilient and usually has a hollow central canal, or medulla, making it fairly Read more…
Horse Hair Analysis® evaluates the average of the minerals and metals which actually made it into the body over the last 90 days. The Horse Hair Analysis Report provides an extremely accurate profile of a horse’s biochemistry. How reliable is hair analysis? Hair testing is not reliable or valid for Read more…
Yes, evidence indicates that they can experience and suffer from depression. Domestic horses may live in a state of chronic stress, depending on their physical health, living arrangements, social interactions, type and duration of work, training methods used on them, and even their feeding schedule. Why does my horse look Read more…
Your horse sweats to cool himself in hot weather and during exercise or periods of stress, such as a trailer ride. It’s the evaporation of sweat, not its presence on the skin, that actually cools the horse. Here’s how the mechanism works: During exercise, muscles generate heat; heat is a Read more…