Leg wraps or boots are used for the protection of the lower legs of horses during training, shipping, and exercise, as well as for therapeutic and medical purposes to provide support or cover for injuries. Why do people tape horses legs? Horse leg wraps support tendons and ligaments, and protect Read more…
The horse is either unwilling or unable to stand or move normally. Lameness is the most common cause of loss of use in horses. It can be caused by trauma, congenital or acquired disorders, infection, metabolic disorders, or nervous and circulatory system disease. How does a horse become lame? A Read more…
“Horses pastured near fields where crops are harvested may be exposed to the dust generated by the combine harvesting crops.” Horses affected by these allergies may develop signs like coughing or increased breathing efforts within a few days of exposure to the dust or allergens and may show impaired performance. Read more…
Sweet almond oil is a softening and moisturising care product for the horses’ skin. This oil végétale gently cleanses, nourishes the epidermis and calms skin irritations. What kind of oil is good for horses? For boosting calories and keeping omega balance in check, canola or soybean oil would be a Read more…
Mare milk is milk lactated by female horses, known as mares, to feed their foals. Do horses feed babies milk? The mare’s colostrum will be replaced by milk within about 24–36 hours. Generally, a foal weighing 110 lb (50 kg) will consume approximately 15 liters of milk daily. In the Read more…
So when a horse is working really hard and paying close attention in Straightness Training, often he’ll express this with his tail, – and often also with his ears and face – showing that he is trying his best to perform the exercise. What does it mean when a racehorse Read more…
Causes of Coughing in Horses Some causes of coughing are contagious between horses, whereas others are due to inflammatory processes. This can occur from bacterial or viral infections, or after aspiration during a choke episode. Rhodococcus is the number one cause of pneumonia in foals under six months old. What Read more…
Yes, bears eat horses. Would a bear beat a horse? Horses can outrun bears in a race. But a bear has a quick initial burst and could catch a horse over a short span, especially in the woods. They can go from zero to 35 miles per hour in a Read more…
Lice are tiny parasitic insects that live in the hair coat of horses and other mammals. Lice infestations can be an indication of poor care and/or poor nutrition, but they occasionally occur for no apparent reason. They can be common in stables where close quarters and shared equipment make the Read more…
Mites can also be transmitted from horse to horse, and via solid objects. Horses with feathered legs are predisposed to feather mite infestations of the lower limbs. Affected horses stamp, rub and bite their legs. How contagious are horse mites? Sarcoptic mange is highly contagious. Treatment must be thorough and Read more…