Detangle the mane with a wide-toothed comb, your fingers, or a brush with not too many bristles. For those days when you have some time, attack the dirty mane in sections of about 1/2 to 1 inch. Section off the mane and use a stiff brush with dense bristles to Read more…
Treatment of Hypothermia in Horses Your horse will be wrapped in a blanket and their body sheltered with a tarp to stop further cooling and prevent more heat loss. This treatment will use warm water bottles, hot water bottles, forced warm air, heating pads, and/or heat lamps. How is hyperthermia Read more…
Giving your horse an ample warm-up with a slow transition in and out of work will help keep the blood pumping and muscles loose. Wear a cooler or a quarter sheet on your horse for the first 5 to 10 minutes of warm-up and again at the end during the Read more…
Massaging a moisturizer into the base of the mane can help with those that have dry skin. Products like mineral or Vitamin E oil will help tremendously. Other horse owners use solutions as simple as Vaseline or petroleum jelly. What causes dandruff in horses mane? Causes of horse dandruff include Read more…
Massaging a moisturizer into the base of the mane can help with those that have dry skin. Products like mineral or Vitamin E oil will help tremendously. Other horse owners use solutions as simple as Vaseline or petroleum jelly. Cure dandruff in your horse’s mane so he can be more Read more…
Gravel can cause stone bruises on a barefoot horse. Stone bruising is painful, and horses tend to avoid putting weight on the affected limb. If you continue to ride a horse over hard surfaces, the damage will likely increase and will likely abscess. Can a horse walk on gravel? The Read more…
They’re trying to grind down their teeth. Dirt contains hard particles, such as small rocks or sticks. These particles help file down a horse’s teeth in a more natural, even pattern. Why do horses eat gravel? Dirt is a natural part of the equine diet. It contains minerals that a Read more…
If the mare eats even a small part of dry cat litter, there is the possibility of it swelling and mixing with water in the digestion system or when she drinks and clumping. There also could be other issues of concern. Is cat litter safe for horses? Many horse-owners are Read more…
With the shovel, pitchfork, or manure fork, scoop the wet bedding into your wheelbarrow or bucket. Sprinkle an absorbent deodorizer (like baking soda or PDZ) on wet areas. Leave them open to the air to let them dry out completely. How do you keep a horse stall dry? How to Read more…
Equine Crematory/Cemetery Services: Facilities capable of providing cremation and/or burial of horse carcasses. Rendering/Carcass Disposal: Vendors who will pick up and remove deceased horses from an owner’s property and dispose of the carcass. What do they do with a dead horse? The most common methods to handle a horse’s remains Read more…