One such health condition where horses are clipped is Cushing’s, a disease that can cause a horse to not shed its winter coat properly. Clipping a horse suffering from Cushing’s disease, even with a partial clip, allows a horse to regulate their body temperature more effectively in the summer and Read more…
Western equine encephalitis (WEE) is a viral disease carried by mosquitoes. WEE occurs in the western parts of the United States, including Iowa and Canada. WEE causes “sleeping sickness” in horses. What causes sleeping sickness in horses? Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease that primarily affects horses. Read more…
Horses with narcolepsy may exhibit a temporary lack of muscle tone and reflexes (cataplexy). Familial narcolepsy has been reported in some breeds, with sporadic cases noted in other breeds. The exact cause of narcolepsy in horses is unknown and there is no cure. Narcolepsy is uncommon in horses. How rare Read more…
What are the clinical signs of narcolepsy? Clinical signs of narcolepsy can range from lowering of the head to buckling of the knees and sometimes sudden collapse. Affected horses may be observed to frequently rest their heads or hindquarters on fences or other objects. They may exhibit swaying and frequent Read more…
Thus, it is better to exercise, as exercise can reduce the stress level, even in cases when riders are clumsy or lack appropriate horse-riding experience. How do you reduce cortisol in horses? Studies show regular exercise may reduce a horse’s cortisol levels. However, the high-intensity training and competition schedule of Read more…
Napping is basically what happens when a horse decides to stop, even though you’re asking him to go forward. It’s usually as a result of fear about what’s ahead and is especially prominent in young horses. How do I stop my horse from Napping? “If you feel your horse begin Read more…
Seasonal allergies are those that cause allergic reactions in horses during certain times of year. Typically, these are observed in the spring and summer due to the abundance of potential allergens. What are the symptoms of horse allergies? Some of the horse allergy symptoms include: itchy, watery eyes. runny nose. Read more…
Treatment of Skin Allergies in Horses Antihistamines, corticosteroids, and diet supplementation are the most commonly used medicines. If these are unhelpful, you can also consider getting allergy injections for your horse. What does a horse allergic reaction look like? Hives and Swelling Small bumps occur on the skin. Often, the Read more…
We often find that Barley, Molasses and Alfalfa are ingredients that can cause unwanted reactions in some horses. For some horses, allergies and intolerances can take weeks, months or years to develop, meaning that their once favourite food could begin to cause unwanted and adverse reactions. How do I know Read more…
Enteroliths form as a result of certain diets (for example, feeding diets high in magnesium and protein, such as alfalfa-rich diets), breed predisposition, and/or management practices. Do horses have intestinal stones? Enteroliths are mineral masses that form in the colon of a horse. They are also known as intestinal stones Read more…