Are blueberries toxic to horses? No, unless you overfeed it, replace it with their regular diet or feed them rotten blueberries. If none of the above things is done, your horse is safe from any problem. Are horses allowed blueberries? There are a wide variety of fruits that you can Read more…
For many horses, a ewe neck isn’t permanent, it’s a conformation flaw caused by muscles that have been developed by bracing against a bit during riding. This strengthens the muscles on the underside of the neck causing the crest of the neck to have a slight “U” shape. How does Read more…
A. Including molasses at 5-10% of the diet will increase diet palatability and help eliminate dust. A laxative effect will occur if molasses exceeds 10% of the total ration. What does molasses do to horses? The sugar in molasses is a direct energy source of so-called ‘fast energy’ for horses. Read more…
Crushed Limestone Is Ideal for Livestock Stalls. What kind of lime is safe for horses? Luckily, Barn Lime is not harmful to your horse, unlike its cousin Hydrated Lime. Hydrated Lime (calcium hydroxide) on the other hand, becomes caustic when it is wet and may cause serious burns to your Read more…
Primary thyroid disease Inadequate thyroid hormone production, caused by (for example): Too much or, less commonly, too little dietary iodine. Certain chemicals in forage, for example, nitrates — known as “goitrogenic agents” — can block hormone production. Tumours. How do I know if my horse has thyroid problems? Clinical signs Read more…
According to the National Research Council (NRC), the daily requirement for adult horses at maintenance is estimated at 10 mg copper per kg of dry feed, or approximately 100 mg per day. The estimated upper tolerable limit of copper for horses is 250 mg/kg feed, or 2500 mg per day. Read more…
A: I know many horses who enjoy eating citrus fruit everything from the whole fruit to the peel. Not all novel foods horses enjoy eating are necessarily good for them, though. Luckily for most horses citrus is unlikely to have any detrimental effects and might offer potential benefits beyond vitamin Read more…
Luckily, Barn Lime is not harmful to your horse, unlike its cousin Hydrated Lime. What does lime do to horses? Calcium hydroxide is also known as hydrated lime. It’s also highly dusty, and when it’s wet (from urine or water) it becomes caustic and can cause serious burns on your Read more…
Mangoes make an excellent treat for horses. Care should be taken to remove the pit before feeding to horses. What fruit do horses like? Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas. Most Read more…
Lime can help with the smell, but it’s not a perfect solution. It can irritate a horse’s skin if he touches it. If the hydrated lime somehow gets into your horse’s eyes, it can cause permanent damage. Breathing in lime dust also can lead to respiratory distress. Is lime safe Read more…