FLAIR Strips are veterinarian-developed self-adhesive strips that promote optimum respiratory health of equine athletes at every level of competition. What are FLAIR Strips for horses used for? Clinically Proven Protection for All Equine Athletes FLAIR Strips reduce the effort needed to move air in and out of the lungs, resulting Read more…
Treatment of sarcoptic sarcoptic or scabies should be done by a veterinarian. Topical insecticides are often used with a high-pressure spray application to saturate the skin. The horse should be scrubbed with a stiff brush to dislodge and remove scabs. Usually, several applications seven to ten days apart are necessary. Read more…
Distribution among equines Chestnuts are absent from the hind legs of asses and zebras. The majority of domestic horses have chestnuts on all four legs, as does the Przewalski’s horse, but a few horse breeds are reported to lack chestnuts on the hind legs. These include: Banker horse (most individuals) Read more…
Horse flies (insect family Tabanidae) are probably the most severe fly pests of cattle on Missouri pasture and range (Figures 1 and 2). Only the females “bite,” but the blood-feeding activities of these large, agile insects can constitute a serious threat to economical cattle performance when populations are large. Why Read more…
Have you ever seen a strange indent on the lower part of a horse’s neck? It looks concerning, but it is harmless. It is a depression in the neck or shoulder muscle that just so happens to be in the shape of a thumbprint. Most commonly this indentation is a Read more…
The ancient Pegasus is a mythological winged horse. The Hippalectryon is a half-horse, half-rooster hybrid depicted in ancient Greek art. Was Pegasus the only winged horse? Variations of stories involving winged horses do exist, but the legend of Pegasus and the tragic hero Bellerophon is the most prominent. In modern Read more…
winging-out movement of the front feet (abnormal. circular motion). This is more often seen in horses. who have a standing toed-in conformation. What causes winging in horses? Pigeon toes tend to cause paddling or winging. Splayed feet encourage dishing or winging in and may result in severe interfering and permanent Read more…
All equines are heterodontous, which means that they have different shaped teeth for different purposes. All horses have twelve incisors at the front of the mouth, used primarily for cutting food, most often grass, whilst grazing. What are a horse’s front teeth called? Incisors: Horses have 6 upper and 6 Read more…
Running martingales help give the rider extra control by discouraging the horse from raising its head beyond the point that the bit works correctly in the horse’s mouth. It works by stabilising the reins and applying downward pressure on the mouth via the bit and reins when the horse raises Read more…
o One swirl between the eyes indicates an easy going, uncomplicated horse. o Swirls higher on the forehead indicate greater intelligence and a more reactive nature. o Long swirls, especially those that extend below the eyes indicate a friendly and agreeable nature. What does 2 swirls on a horses head Read more…