Weevils, borers, moths and beetles are known to infest horse feed, particularly feed kept for longer than six weeks. Stored grain is more susceptible to insect Weevils if the feed has high moisture content and the container has elevated temperatures. What flies hang around horses? House flies (Musca domestica) are Read more…
Not only are insects frustratingly annoying to our horses, they also can carry diseases that infect horses, some of which can be life-threatening. Can you use bug spray on horses? Fly repellents Before saddling up to ride or show, apply fly spray to your horse’s skin and coat. This will Read more…
During the spring and summer, some horses, often like some people, can and do suffer from seasonal allergies. It is estimated about 10% of all horses will suffer some type of allergy in their lifetimes, with seasonal allergies being the most common. How do you know if your horse has Read more…
Having beans will cause your horse discomfort, a bit like walking with a stone constantly in your shoe. The signs that your horse needs his sheath cleaned include having problems passing urine and you will visibly see build up of smegma on the outside of the penis. How do you Read more…
Cantharidin toxicosis in horses has become an increasing problem in certain regions of the United States. Toxicosis occurs when horses ingest alfalfa hay or products that are contaminated with “blister” beetles. What causes cantharidin? Cantharidin is produced by insects in the Meloidae family, commonly known as blister beetles. More than Read more…
There are also several injectable commercial antihistamines that are labeled for use in horses. These contain pyrilamine maleate and/or tripelennamine and act more rapidly given by injection. What antihistamines can you use on horses? Tripelennamine is used in horses to treat allergic problems such as hives and itchy skin reactions Read more…
There are a variety of soothing creams and shampoos available. These can help to calm the inflamed and itchy areas of skin. For horses that are more severely affected, antihistamines or other medications like steroids can help to reduce the intense itching and make them more comfortable. What can I Read more…
Horses have oval-shaped hooves, long tails, short hair, long slender legs, muscular and deep torso build, long thick necks, and large elongated heads. The mane is a region of coarse hairs, which extends along the dorsal side of the neck in both domestic and wild species. What kind of horse Read more…
Marquis® is the first FDA approved treatment for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a common neurologic disease of horses living in the Americas. What is Marquis used for in horses? Marquis (ponazuril) is indicated as an aid in reducing the clinical severity of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis Read more…
To be balanced, you need to have a correct riding position—you need to be sitting equally on both of your seat bones, centered in your body and strong in your middle part”. Thus, an unbalanced rider is not able to ride the horse in balance. Instead, the horse needs to Read more…