D., a Kentucky Equine Research (KER) nutritionist. Lowering the pH of the urine and decreasing excessive intake of protein, calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium may minimize stone formation. What causes bladder stones in horses? What causes bladder stones? Bladder stones often start with a “nidus” or a cluster of cells. These Read more…
Despite of being a relatively rare disease in horses, cholelithiasis is the most common cause of biliary obstruction in this species. Simultaneous intrahepatic and extrahepatic gallstones are the most frequent presentation. What causes gallstones in horses? The cause of cholelith formation in horses is not known. Ascending biliary tract inflammation Read more…
Wild horses graze on large areas of land, eating grass, the seed head of grasses and other edible shrubs and plants. They tend to live near fresh water supplies. It is estimated that wild horses can graze for 15-17 hours per day. Where does horse feed come from? Roughage/Forage Roughage, Read more…
Equine. The pancreas lies mainly on the right, in the very dorsal part of the abdomen. It is triangular in shape and lies within the sigmoid flexure of the duodenum. Is pancreas present in horse? In the horse, the pancreatic duct and bile duct merge prior to connecting with the Read more…
The term phenotype refers to everything that we can see about a being, from morphology and colour to behavior. In horse colour genetics, we specifically refer to the horse’s coat colour. The opposite, genotype, refers to the being’s genes and hereditary information. What are the genotypes and phenotypes possible in Read more…
Racing in medieval England began when horses for sale were ridden in competition by professional riders to display the horses’ speed to buyers. During the reign of Richard the Lionheart (1189–99), the first known racing purse was offered, £40, for a race run over a 3-mile (4.8-km) course with knights Read more…
Splenic rupture is relatively rare in horses. It may be caused by direct, severe trauma, or it may occur secondary to anthrax, lymphosarcoma, echinococcus infestation, splenic hematoma, or hemorrhage. What triggers spleen rupture? A ruptured spleen is typically caused by a blow to the left upper abdomen or the left Read more…
Grooming chalk paints are also a safe horse body paint option. Is chalk safe for horses? Chalk as been used throughout the equine world for many years. Traditional horsemen and women would use non-toxic white chalk for whitening horses legs, ready for events such as Jumping, Dressage and team chasing. Read more…
Seamus is a sixteen-hand black Irish horse, whose owner Mark Atkinson runs the Action Horses agency in East Yorkshire. What breed of horse does Ross ride in Poldark? Irish draught horse“He’s an old-fashioned Irish draught horse, about 16 hands high, really strong and well put together. He’s a real hardy, Read more…
If you are worried about the dye coloring your skin when you swim, don’t. After 24 hours of being applied to the pond, the dye will not stain. It’s safe for use in swimming ponds, as well as watering horses, livestock, birds, pets, fish and wildlife. Is pond dye toxic? Read more…