Feeding High Quality Fibre to Your Ex-Racehorse is Key Fibre is supplied by many different ingredients ranging from straw and grass hay at the lower end of the energy level spectrum through to sugar beet, soya hulls and alfalfa at the high end. What should I feed my ex-racehorse? SUPER Read more…
They should still have access to additional salt, so they can consume more if they want it. As for the type of loose salt, my go-to is regular iodized table salt, because I find that the small amount of additional iodine is often beneficial in the ration, unless the horse Read more…
Avoid giving your horse access to white or yellow salt blocks unless the mineral supplement specifically encourages doing so. What color salt block is best for horses? white saltAnswer. Plain white salt blocks are safe and palatable for both cattle and horses. The classic red trace mineral block formulated for Read more…
A Natural and Versatile Salt Lick Rock on a Rope is a versatile lick that helps bring your horse back into natural mineral balance and ensure he’s drinking enough water. It has 60+ minerals and electrolytes horses need for optimum health and hydration. Most horses prefer Redmond Rock over other Read more…
Fenbendazole, ivermectin, and moxidectin have all been proven effective against the migrating larvae of large strongyles. The key to controlling large strongyles and cyathostomins is to minimize the number of eggs that contaminate pastures. How do you prevent strongyles? The traditional method is to deworm all horses on a property Read more…
All treats add calories that most horses don’t need, but the more important reason to limit treats is because the horse’s digestive tract contains a delicate balance of bacteria and other microbes that are essential to intestinal function. Are horse treats good for horses? Treats not only reward good behavior, Read more…
Ideally, you should wait an hour or so after your horse has finished a meal before riding them. If you’re going to do something really strenuous, it should be closer to three hours. Should you work a horse on an empty stomach? In short, it’s a myth that horses should Read more…
Biology and life cycle. Strongylus vulgaris is a worldwide large strongyle infecting the horse, ass, mule, and zebra. What problems could Large strongyles cause for your horse? Large Strongyles The larvae can cause extensive damage to the lining of blood vessels. Horses with large strongyle infestations may display weight loss, Read more…
Treats can be fed by hand or by putting them in a bucket or feed trough. Some horses that are hand-fed tend to become nippy; others have better manners. Should you feed your horse treats? When you give your equine friend a treat, it tells them that they are loved Read more…
Putting a few tablespoons of mineral oil in your water source may kill many mosquito larvae. Enough oil needs to be added to create a thin film over the entire surface of the water. The surface layer of oil prevents the larvae from being able to breathe, causing them to Read more…