What Is Horse Tape?

Equine kinesiology taping is a physiotherapy treatment and has various applications. It can be applied between competitive elements of many international equine events to speed recovery and improve endurance. In recreational riding, it alleviates discomfort from acute and chronic injuries. What is horse tape used for? “By putting tape on Read more…

Why Do Horses Get Jealous?

Horses don’t get jealous over one another’s achievements or go green with envy when another horse secures the best stable. But, they may become possessive over valuable resources and display jealousy if others get too close to their food or owner. Do horses get jealous of their owners? It is Read more…

What Causes Horse Photosensitivity?

A common cause of hepatogenous photosensitivity is poisoning by grazing plants toxic to the liver or ingesting blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) or fungal toxins. The signs associated with photosensitivity are similar regardless of the cause. What does photosensitivity look like in horses? The signs associated with photosensitivity are similar regardless of Read more…