Can A Horse Fall Backwards?

A horse will rarely, if ever, fall over backward when he’s at liberty. Horse flip-over injuries typically occur when a horse pulls back suddenly and feels his head restrained. The greater the force restraining him, the more he fights by pulling back. What happens when a horse falls over? Contusions Read more…

How Do You Treat Clostridium In Horses?

How is Clostridium perfringens treated? Foals diagnosed with C. perfringens usually require intensive medical treatment including intravenous (IV) fluids, supplemental electrolytes, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antitoxins, hyperimmune plasma, and other medications. What antibiotic kills Clostridium? Ironically, two very powerful antibiotics are used to treat the disease! The most common and least expensive Read more…

Can A Horse Reverse?

This is the most unnatural thing that you could ask any horse to do. Horses don’t naturally run backwards at any time. If you teach a horse to run backwards on the ground, he may also run backwards to relieve pressure if he becomes worried when you’re on his back. Read more…