Under normal conditions, a horse’s hooves should maintain a natural moisture balance. However, sometimes they can get extra dry, cracked, and brittle in cold or dry weather. In this case, it’s a good idea to help your horse’s hooves maintain an ideal moisture level by applying hoof oil. Should you Read more…
They are a warming tonic, ideal for horses that are tired or run down. Celery seeds are thought to support the liver, kidneys and urinary tract, and may help to maintain correct blood sugar levels. Believed to promote relaxation and help horses adjust to new situations, Celery seeds also have Read more…
Feed ½ cup (120 ml) per 1,100 lb (500 kg horse) as a maintenance dose. Higher amounts may be helpful for healing purposes, but should not exceed two cups per day. Chia seeds may be fed dry, top-dressed on a meal, or soaked ahead of time and mixed in with Read more…
Including chia seeds in the diet is an excellent way to enhance health. They are easy to feed, have a long shelf life and horses love the taste. More importantly, they bring healing to inflammatory conditions, allergies and illnesses, calming every cell within a horse’s body. How much chia seeds Read more…
Hensel adds, “Hives rarely affect the general health of the horse and usually disappear within one to two days. In such cases, treatment is not necessary. In more severe cases, treatment may be indicated with epinephrine and corticosteroids.” How do you get rid of hives on a horse? For acute Read more…
Horse pulling was first seen at Eastern States Exposition in 1926, and remains a popular sport in the Midwest and southern states. Ox pulling, a favorite New England sport, de- buted at Eastern States Exposition in 1947 and continues to be a prominent event today. Why do horses pull? Horses Read more…
Like black and Japanese walnuts, moldy English walnuts can contain tremorgenic mycotoxins (toxic chemical products produced by fungi) which can cause seizures or neurological symptoms. Hickory nuts also contain the toxin juglone that can cause laminitis in horses. How toxic are walnuts to horses? Toxicity. Black walnut shavings are a Read more…
Black walnut toxicosis or black walnut poisoning is an imminent threat to horses bedded on shavings, sawdust, or other salvage derived from black walnut trees. The threat is serious, as laminitis and colic are likely outcomes. Can horses eat regular walnuts? Horses can safely eat a wide variety of different Read more…
You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas. What fruits can horses not eat? Any kind of a fruit that has a “stone” in it (or pit), like whole peaches, avocados, and cherries, can be dangerous for a horse, Read more…
Under this definition, you can be issued a DUI if you are drunk while riding a golf cart, ATV, bicycle, or even a horse. In California, under the Vehicle Code Section, anyone riding an animal on the streets and highways is subjected to the vehicles code and the state’s DUI Read more…