Small flowered mallow has been implicated as the cause of poisoning cases in horses, sheep and cattle. The incidence is rare as the plants are usually unpalatable with young animals most at risk of poisoning from small-flowered mallow. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses Read more…
For dressage horses, the typical number of braids is an odd number between 11 and 17, usually 13 or 15 works for most horses. How many braids should a horse have? Depending on the size of the horse and thickness of the mane, you want between 30 and 40 braids Read more…
Ear Bonnets are a common horse accessory worn on the horses’ head to prevent bugs, flies and dirt from entering your horses’ ears, which can be irritating or distressing to the horse. Some horses have sensitive ears and maybe irritated by wind, mane or forelocks. Why do some horses wear Read more…
Ear Size: How to measure your horse’s ear Please measure on the back side of the ear, from the base of the ear (where it meets the head) to the tip. Push down into the head (like the bridle would lay) and then measure to the tip of the ear. Read more…
Plughz Earplugs are made from lightweight, dense foam, that shapes comfortably to the ear. They deaden the loud noises that your horse hears, helping them to relax & focus on the task at hand. Why do horses wear earplugs? Ear plugs offer damping and filtering of noise to assist the Read more…
A sound horse is one that has no lameness or illness. What does serviceably sound mean for horse? Tack on the adverb “serviceably” and you have this definition: The horse is sound for the service intended by the owner or rider. By sound, I mean the horse is comfortable: He’s Read more…
No, the hats are not a fashion statement, they are called “ear bonnets” or “ear nets”, and serve a very important purpose besides keeping flies off the horses’ ears. They help to keep the horses calm by muffling sounds, and help keep cotton balls in place if extra sound muffling Read more…
Ulcerative lymphangitis and internal infections require treatment with antibiotics for a month or longer. Despite appropriate treatment, 30–40% of horses with internal abscesses die because of the infection. Early, external abscesses are often treated with hot packs, poultices, or flushing with water (hydrotherapy). How do you fix lymphatic blockage? Treatment Read more…
The lymphatic system helps to protect the horse from disease and infection and is part of the immune system. It does this by allowing drainage of fluid from the body’s tissues into the blood circulation, therefore allowing removal of cell waste products. Why do horses have a lymphatic system? The Read more…
Dermatophytosis (ringworm) is the most common fungal disease in the horse. Trichophyton equinum, T. mentagrophytes, Microsporum gypseum, and M. canis are the most frequent isolates. What is the most common cause of dermatophytosis in horses? Ringworm is an infection of the skin or hair caused by a type of fungus. Read more…