How do you treat Shivers in horses? There is currently no effective treatment for shivers. Occasionally the signs may improve especially with turn out and exercise but they may also regress during painful or stressful situations and when stalled. Can a horse with shivers be ridden? In the early stages Read more…
Adjective. goose-rumped. (of a horse or donkey etc) having a steep, sloping croup, a narrow rump, and a low set to the tail. What is a goose rump? : a rump (as of a horse) having considerable slope so that the tail is set down low. What is a horse Read more…
In general, the punter has an advantage over the each-way bookmaker in fields ‘Of eight to 12 runners if he backs each-way horses quoted at 7/1 or shorter for the win. The shorter the win price, the greater the advantage for a place. Before you bet each-way, do your sums. Read more…
There are many rumours swirling that eating frosty grass can pose a health risk to your horse, particularly from colic. “There is no real evidence of frosty grass causing colic,” explains Mike. Can horses get colic from grass? Too much forage, especially in the form of fresh grass, might cause Read more…
Vinegar: Vinegar is an excellent home remedy for killing lice. Simply wash mane with vinegar and it’ll kill all the lice within two days! Can I spray vinegar on my horse? Spray liberally on your horse. 3. Hoof and Fungus Issues: Thrush and other foot fungus infections can be greatly Read more…
Biting flies feed on animal blood. This group includes mosquitoes, black flies, sand flies, biting midges, horse flies, deer flies, and others. Though the bites can be painful and may bring on allergic reactions, biting flies are usually not dangerous to dogs unless they are extremely numerous or transmit a Read more…
Bug zappers These traps attract horseflies to ultraviolet light and kill them with electrical metal grids. Are bug zappers effective against horse flies? Use a fan – Using a fan in a barn or on a porch can help deter horse and deer flies from going inside the barn or Read more…
There are over 30 species of blood feeding deer flies (Chrysops) and horse flies (Tabanus, Hybomitra) found in Wisconsin. They belong to a family of flies called the Tabanids. Deer flies and horse flies can be active from May until September. Where are horsefly located? Horse flies can be found Read more…
Aleman says the collected data suggests two possible primary causes of sidewinder gait: neurological disease (found in 16 of the horses) and orthopedic disease (found in eight horses). What causes hind end weakness in horses? The most common reason that a horse is weak on one hind limb is neurologic Read more…
Use Natural Pesticides to Repel Flies Citronella; Lemongrass oil – you can put this on your dog or in the area to effectively get rid of flies; Catnip – this has also been proven to repel flies; Coconut oil – this is another proven natural fly repellent you can safely Read more…