Freeing a cast horse is a matter of putting him in the position and giving him the space to go through the naturally awkward movements of regaining his feet. In most cases of entrapment you’ll need to roll the horse over to bring his feet away from the wall. What Read more…
A small burr or tiny twig lodges itself in your horse’s mane. Then the hair begins to twist and tangle around it. A knot begins to develop and become matted as dirt and even more debris gets trapped in it. In no time at all, your horse’s long, beautiful mane Read more…
Stalls are also great for injury or extreme weather. They provide a safe, controlled space that can either keep the horse protected and out of the elements or limit his movement sufficiently to allow him to heal properly. Is it OK to keep a horse in a stall? Many horse Read more…
Horses yawn for a wide variety of reasons including excess stress or anticipation, relief from gastrointestinal distress, physical pain or discomfort, or as a social behavior signaling dominance. How do you tell if a horse is stressed? Here are some common signs that a horse is stressed: Weight Loss. A Read more…
Protecting your horse against the sun is vital in the summer months. Like humans, horses can get sunburnt and develop other skin issues as a result of UV rays. Why do horses need sunglasses? This prevents the horse from being distracted, and is particularly helpful for green or inexperienced racehorses. Read more…
Yes, you can wear sunglasses while horseback riding. However, ensure you choose a lightweight frame that fits snugly and won’t fall off. The frame should not irritate your skin or feel heavy or weigh you down under your riding helmet. What should you not wear when riding a horse? What Read more…
Answer: Should be fine. Horsechestnut is one of many natural products that is purported to improve vein health. There should be no contraindication to applying it to your legs one week after sclerotherapy provided the sites treated are now healed. Is horse chestnut good for spider veins? So, what’s the Read more…
Sucromate Equine is indicated for inducing ovulation within 48 hours of treatment in cyclic estrous mares with an ovarian follicle between 30 and 40 mm in diameter. Sucromate Equine is a sterile, synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog suspension. What does Deslorelin do in horses? Deslorelin is a synthetic hormone that Read more…
Injection of hCG (2000-2500 i.u., i.v.) to mares when a follicle reaches 35 mm induces ovulation between 24 and 48 h. However, repeated injections induce antibodies against hCG. We report attempts to induce ovulation without this inconvenience. We called ‘response’ an ovulation between 24 and 48 h after treatment. What Read more…
Riding is encouraged if the horse is not bothered by the pressure or point of where the hematoma is. In some cases it may be in a very bothersome location and get very large. For this it’s recommended to regularly exercise the horse but not force it and possibly not Read more…