A safe upper level for zinc is 500mg per kg of total diet. A safe upper level for zinc is 500mg per kg of total diet. Amounts greater than 700mg per kg of diet can affect copper absorption, particularly in young horses which can result in Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD). Read more…
The deformity can be corrected in foals. If it persists in a mature horse, particularly a racehorse with other conformational abnormalities, such as sickle hocks, abnormal forces or load occur in the tarsal region, predisposing the horse to distal hock joint pain, curb, and proximal metatarsal hocks. Can you fix Read more…
Equisetum hyemale, commonly called scouring rush or rough horsetail, is a non-flowering, rush-like, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial which typically grows 3-5′ tall and is native to large portions of Eurasia, Canada and the U.S., including Missouri. Where is the horsetail native to? Horsetail species are natives nearly everywhere, the few exceptions Read more…
The glue-on horseshoe is quickly and securely bonded to the hoof wall by saturating the fabric with the acrylic adhesive regularly used by farriers. The shoe is then stretch wrapped to the hoof for 8-10 minutes while the adhesive sets – there is no need to hold the hoof off Read more…
Dishing is a common abnormality of limb flight (how. the leg moves through the air) and is described as a. winging-out movement of the front feet (abnormal. circular motion). Is dishing a problem in horses? Dishing does not always compromise the horse’s. athletic ability but can result in uneven loading Read more…
Horsetail, (Equisetum arvense L.), belongs to a prehistoric plant family that was dominant in the world 230 million years ago and significantly contributed to the formation of coal deposits. Is horsetail an ancient plant? Horsetails can be considered living fossils. This group of plants is what is left of a Read more…
Warning: Raspberry leaves contain selenium & horses can be overdosed on selenium. How much raspberry leaf can I give my horse? In addition to its strong uterine benefits, raspberry leaf is a good astringent herb, and can be used effectively in cases of diarrhea, wet cough, bleeding gums, or any Read more…
They can help strengthen and tone the uterus to aid in fertility, pregnancy, and foaling. Raspberry also helps to regulate the hormonal swings in a moody mare, and in fact, one popular Mare supplement on the market is pure Raspberry leaf. What does raspberry leaves do for horses? Raspberry Leaf Read more…
Dosage for leaves can be calculated according to the horse’s weight, ½ teaspoon (4 grams) per 150 lb (65 kilos). One daily dose of Raspberry leaf is the maximum required amount for any horse. While some supplements may be safe to feed year round, PURE RASPBERRY LEAVES should NOT be Read more…
Horsetail plant grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Equisetum also known as Snake grass or Equisetum, Horsetail plant perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental medical plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics, temperate or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 3+. Where does horsetail grow? Horsetail Read more…