Horse halters A halter is safer than a bridle for tying, as the bit of a bridle may injure the horse’s mouth if the horse sets back while tied with a bridle, and in addition, many bridles are made of lighter materials and will break. On the other hand, a Read more…
Today, a broke horse is considered a horse that can be ridden or driven. There is no need to break a horse’s spirit by rough riding and handling. Can you ride a horse with a halter? Halter horses can be ridden, but If you want to convert your halter horse Read more…
Use Deterrents on the Fencing Some people have had good luck with spreading hot sauce on things they don’t want their horses chewing on. There are some non-toxic sprays, such as Bitter Apple, and non-toxic soaps that can be sprayed on the fencing to stop them from chewing as well. Read more…
Get your horse plenty of exercise. Ideally, you should turn your horse out onto a large area of land all the time. If you can’t do this, make sure to ride your horse daily. This will give physical and mental stimulation that can distract him from chewing habits. Why does Read more…
dandy brush – a hard bristled dandy brush is used for removing heavy dirt, dried mud, and sweat marks. It is most useful on a grass kept horse. Do not use on a clipped horse, a horse with sensitive skin, or on any part of their face as it is Read more…
The Dandy Brush can also be called a Stiff or Hard Brush. It is used on the coat after currying the horse to brush away the loosened dirt and hair. It is also used on the legs to remove dried on mud. Sensitive or thin-skinned horses may find the dandy Read more…
They can be used to add calories to your horse’s diet because they are forage-based. Calories that are based on forage do not cause the problems caused by starch and high sugar feeds like grains. Alfalfa pellets provide calories without adding the ‘hot’ factor. Why do horses need pellets? Building Read more…
Where does horsetail grow? Horsetail especially loves moist, marshy areas but it can also be found in fields, forests, gravely soil, on slopes and even in the cracks of cement sidewalks. Where can horsetail be found? Horsetail occurs in woods, fields, meadows and swamps, and moist soils alongside streams, rivers, Read more…
This root-spice has some of vital minerals in moderation like sodium, potassium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, and magnesium. What nutrients are found in horseradish? Horseradish contains a number of important nutrients, including: Calcium. Magnesium. Potassium.One cup of fresh ground horseradish contains: Calories: 150. Fat: 2 grams. Sodium: 25 milligrams. Carbohydrates: Read more…
The most well-known culprit is pinworms, a common intestinal parasite that can cause irritation around the anus. A horse with pinworms will often rub their rear end in every way imaginable, causing the dock of the tail to become raw. What parasite causes tail rubbing in horses? PinwormsThe most common Read more…