What To Add To Horses Feed?

Grass hay usually provides all of the calories the “average” horse needs. Hoffman suggests owners enlist their hay or feed dealer or local extension specialist to perform a nutrient analysis on their hay. What do horses need in their feed? Horses require six main classes of nutrients to survive; they Read more…

Do Horses Feel Mosquito Bites?

Your horse will have an allergic reaction to the mosquito bite and can develop hair loss, hives, itching and crusting over the affected area. The saliva of the mosquito causes an inflammatory reaction and is very common when mosquitoes are active in your area. Do mosquitoes like horses? Horses draw Read more…

Can Horses Eat Sunflower Oil?

Sunflower oil is a calorie-dense fat source with an omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 1:40. It provides energy for performance horses and hard-keepers to support weight gain. What oil is safe for horses? For boosting calories and keeping omega balance in check, canola or soybean oil would be a far Read more…

Can You Spray Deet On Horses?

Particularly effective during the summer months, NAF Off DEET Power provides lasting equine relief from these menaces, enabling your horse to relax and de-stress after eventing and travel. Apply by spraying evenly over the body. Avoid use on synthetic materials. Reapply as necessary. Can I put DEET on my horse? Read more…

Can You Use Lidocaine Cream On Horses?

Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic agent that is widely used in equine medicine. It is also an Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Class 2 foreign substance that may cause regulators to impose substantial penalties if residues are identified in post race urine samples. Can you use topical lidocaine on Read more…

Is Brewers Yeast A Calmer For Horses?

Some horse owners use brewers yeast to help calm horses with over-excitable temperaments, while others depend on brewers yeast to add protein, zinc, phosphorous and iron to equine diets. Brewers yeast is also an excellent natural food alternative to laboratory-made B vitamins found in synthetic supplements. What does brewers yeast Read more…