Every year in the build-up to the Grand National the hype and interest in grey horses comes back. Yet the fact remains that, since the first running of the Grand National in 1839, just three grey winners have won the race four times. How many grey horses have won the Read more…
Poisonous plants for horses Alsike clover. Bluebells. Bracken fern. Buttercups. Charlock. Cherry trees (including wild and black cherry) Curly dock leaves. Daffodils. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a bitter taste and is rarely eaten by horses when Read more…
Earth Tones – This color group includes browns, tans, and other neutrals. They look best on chestnuts, buckskins, palominos, and duns. Earth tones are quite common in western disciplines. Greens and Blues – Some of my personal favorites are navy blue, hunter green, turquoise, and sky blue. What is the Read more…
Gag bits are used mainly for horses that are strong pullers or for horses that need retraining. Gag bits are most commonly seen in polo, eventing (especially for cross-country), show jumping, and hacking, mainly for increased control at times where a horse may be excited or try to run off Read more…
According to ASPCA, Hostas are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, or depression. Contact your local veterinarian if you suspect your animal has eaten this plant. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a Read more…
Basil flowers, like the rest of the plant, are considered to be non-toxic to domesticated animals such as dogs, cats and horses under normal circumstances. Basil flowers and leaves do contain plant compounds that can be harmful to their digestive systems when consumed in mass quantities, though. Is basil okay Read more…
Essential oils can be a great addition to your weekly routine with your horse. While you don’t want to apply any of them directly to your horse’s skin, you can use them via aromatherapy—where your horse actively smells the oils, either under their nose or through a diffuser. Are essential Read more…
The best essential oil for your horse’s hooves is tea tree oil. What essential oils are safe for horses? The Best Essential Oils for Horses There are various essential oils that are beneficial to horses, including lavender, tea tree, basil, eucalyptus, bergamot, frankincense, geranium, and chamomile. Is castor oil good Read more…
idiom. : to look in a critical way at something that has been given to one. Why do you gift a horse in the mouth? Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth is an admonishment to be grateful when receiving a present and not to find fault with that Read more…
Vegetable oil also helps digestion and smooth muscles and joints in horses. Any vegetable oil is suitable to feed horses such as sunflower oil, soybean oil and linseed oil. Vegetable oil is oil derived from seeds. What oil is best for horses joints? Linseed oilLinseed oil is the best option Read more…