Exercise intensity may need to be reduced to allow ulcers to heal. For ulcers in the gastric region of the stomach, research has shown that 2 days off a week rather than one is beneficial. Should you feed a horse with ulcers before riding? Increasing forage intake. Increasing time spent Read more…
Pneumonia in horses is a lung infection that can be from bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, or aspiration (inhalation). Pneumonia can be a very serious disease in horses. In fact, it can even be fatal in some cases. The most common cause of pneumonia is streptococcus zooepidemicus, which is a form Read more…
Instructions for Detangling a Matted Mane Figure out where the biggest part of the mat stops and starts. Add your detangling products. Work this through and start detangling the mane from the bottom up. Unravel knots. Try to identify and isolate large sections of hair that have knotted together. What Read more…
Natural Equine Fly Spray with 24-hour Control Nature’s Force Fly Spray is a natural fly repellent with 24-hour control. It’s organic, safe to use around children, and effective on horses, ponies, and dogs. Can I use horse fly spray on a dog? In addition, Bronco horse fly spray can be Read more…
This is a contagious fungus that can quickly spread to other horses, other animals, and even to humans if not cared for properly and completely. Symptoms of ringworm in horses include: Large lesions on the horse’s back or saddle area. Crusted skin, with or without scabs. Is fungus contagious from Read more…
Medical therapy can include corticosteroids; prednisolone or dexamethasone are the most commonly used. Prednisolone seems to be better absorbed orally in horses than prednisone. How do you get rid of dermatitis in horses? Since this is an allergic reaction, there is no specific treatment for this horse disease. If the Read more…
Fly spray is used to keep flies from landing on your horse, especially during the warm summer months where flies seem to run rampant. Fly spray is especially important for days when you are riding your horse as flies can become a distraction and nuisance to both horse and rider. Read more…
The recommended amount of fly spray is 1–2 oz per horse per day, depending on the spray you are using. What does 1 to 2 oz mean? To give you an idea, 2 oz would be close to four tablespoons. Obviously, it would be very difficult to measure this while Read more…
Horse Health & Stamina The most effective food to heal your horse includes the pumpkin, raspberries, cooked chicken, cooked deer, and blueberries, which adds 20 health points per item. With a decreased total available stamina, the horse will not sustain a sprint for long. What kills rust fungus? Once the Read more…
What Natural Substances Are the Best for Repelling Flies? Vinegar. Not all kinds of vinegar were created equal! Essential Oils. Horse owners have long believed that flies find the smell of citronella oil utterly repelling! Catnip Oil. Cats love catnip! Neem Oil. Garlic. What can you put on horses to Read more…