Size: Average Draft Horse. 1.5″ wide nylon. What size halter does my horse need? Correct placement of the noseband, about 2-3 finger widths below the point of cheekbones. Measure around the full circumference of your horse’s nose. Remember that as the halter “settles” and breaks in with wear, the noseband Read more…
On white manes and tails, a pre-rinse of household white vinegar can be really helpful in loosening dirt and stains. After wetting the mane and tail, pour vinegar straight from the bottle on the hair and allow it to soak for a few minutes, rinse, then shampoo as usual. How Read more…
The vaccine protects against the type B botulism toxin, the most common toxin associated with hay and soil. The horse will need three initial vaccines (the first vaccine and two boosters) to become completely protected, but only needs to be vaccinated yearly thereafter. How common is botulism in horses? Botulism Read more…
Most horses with insect bite hypersensitivity can be managed with insect repellants, strategic turnout, dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids, and symptomatic anti-inflammatory therapy during the height of insect season. How long does it take for a horse fly bite to heal? If you’ve been bitten by a horsefly, the Read more…
Chlorphenamine is used in cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses at doses of 0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg bw/day for 3 to 5 days, intramuscularly in combination with antibiotics and occasionally with corticosteroids for treatment of respiratory diseases. What antihistamines can you use on horses? Tripelennamine is used in horses to Read more…
Okay, they do better on Zyrtec, but whatever. These treatments are aimed at reducing the entire body’s allergic response, but, as you humans know, there can be side effects. The most common side effect is drowsiness. This side effect makes many of these drugs a big no-no for show horses. Read more…
52-60 inches. Most wild horses stand 13 to 15 hands high (52-60 inches) and weigh from 700 to 1,000 pounds. Wild burros average 11 hands high (44 inches) and weigh about 500 pounds. Wild, free-roaming wild horses can be found on public lands across 10 western states. What is the Read more…
The curb chain applies pressure to the curb groove under a horse’s chin when the curb rein of the bit is used. When the curb rein is pulled, the shank of the bit rotates back towards the chest of the horse and the cheek (upper shank) of the bit rotates Read more…
In some states, owners are also required to cover workers’ compensation costs for their jockeys. LICENSING: Before owners can enter their horse in a race, they must make sure the horse is registered. Registration fees can range from less than $30 to over $200, depending on the state. Does it Read more…
It’s important to note that health certificates are only valid for 30 days. So if you are planning to travel with your horse or other farm animals, it is vitally important that you plan ahead. Be sure to contact your large animal veterinarian well ahead of time to book your Read more…