How do you tell a horse is running a fever? “Most often, horses are not eating and drinking normally or their behavior changes. These are usually the signs horse owners might notice first,” Dreyfuss said. “Horses that separate from the herd, display lethargy or depression should have their temperature taken.” Read more…
Your vet will probably clip and disinfect the skin over the swelling, tap it (insert a needle into your horse’s bursa and withdraw fluid), and then inject a small amount of anti-inflammatory medication. He or she may also inject an astringent-type medication to help dry up the tissues. How do Read more…
Bone healing in adult horses typically takes at least four months, whereas foals heal faster. How long does it take for a joint to fuse horse? Fusion typically occurs between 8-10 months following MIA introduction into the affected joint(s). Once fused, the distal tarsal joints are no longer a source Read more…
Horsehair is durable Because of its properties, horse hair’s durability means it not only lasts a long time, but it also stays comfortable. It doesn’t flatten like synthetic fabrics do, which means the horse hair in our mattresses helps our mattresses stay bouncy and comfortable. How long do horsehair mattresses Read more…
Common Injuries Superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) injury. This type of tendon injury is common among horses, especially Thoroughbred racehorses. What is the most commonly injured tendon? The Achilles tendon is one of the most injured tendons in the body often due to long-term overuse and repetitive activities. What is Read more…
False curbs are a con- formational deformity of the. bones of the hock and upper can- non. How do you treat a horse curb? In most cases, treatment involves local anti-inflammatory therapy and NSAIDs in the acute phase and then rest and a controlled exercise program thereafter. What does it Read more…
Excessive work or an active lifestyle (e.g., hunting, jumping, pulling heavy loads) may all lead to curb due to the strain on the plantar tarsal ligament. Other possible causes include poor conformation of the hock such as: Sickle hock – irregularly angled hock. How do you treat a horse curb? Read more…
The superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is the most clinically significant tendon in equine athletes and is functionally equivalent to the human Achilles tendon. Does a horse have an Achilles tendon? The equine Achilles tendon is composed of the gastrocnemius tendon (GT), the tarsal tendon of the biceps femoris, semitendinosus Read more…
A normal temperature for a healthy horse is between 37 and 38 degrees Celsius (or 99 to 101F). If your horse’s temperature is significantly higher or lower than the normal parameters, a vet should be called ASAP. What temperature is too high for a horse? The average is 100°F. A Read more…
Stocking: white marking that extends at least to the bottom of the knee or hock, sometimes higher. Sock: white marking that extends higher than the fetlock but not as high as the knee or hock. This marking is sometimes called a “boot.” What does stocking up in horses mean? What Read more…