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…
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…
While citronella grass is second to none when it comes to insect repellent, it was not included in this list because it is not safe for your horse to ingest and could cause skin irritation. Do horses like citronella? Be careful when handling citronella as it can cause skin irritation Read more…
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…
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…
The SUCCEED Equine Fecal Blood test is a simple stall-side test your veterinarian can use at the beginning of a diagnostic work-up to detect the presence of stomach ulcers, colonic ulcers or other GI disease in a horse that is struggling to perform to potential or showing clear signs of Read more…
Neatsfoot oil, mink oil, or olive oil are excellent choices for oiling a saddle. What should I oil my saddle with? OILING YOUR LEATHER SADDLE We use and recommend Oakwood Leather Oil, or Joseph Lyddy Neatsfoot Oil. Ensure the saddle is clean and dry. Apply the oil all over the Read more…
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…
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…
Secure the padding by encircling the hoof wall and lower leg with stretch or adhesive bandaging tape. Cover the sole using a figure-8 bandaging pattern, cris-crossing the fabric over the bottom of the foot and extending it up around the sides of the hoof and pastern until the padding is Read more…