Leaf blotch is an infection of the leaves of horse chestnuts by the fungus Phyllosticta paviae (syn. Guignardia aesculi), which causes irregular brown blotches, often with yellow margins. You’re most likely to see attacks in summer. Is there a problem with horse chestnut trees? One of the most common diseases Read more…
The typical use of a sweat scraper is now actually to remove excess water after washing a horse to help it cool down rather than for just sweat. Should you sweat scrape a horse? Scraping water off your horse will not help to cool him down. This is because evaporation Read more…
Comparatively, horse gram seeds have higher trypsin inhibitor and hemagglutinin activities and polyphenols than moth bean seeds. Dehusking, germination, cooking, and roasting have been shown to produce beneficial effects on nutritional quality of both the legumes. What is Horsegram in English? What is horse gram? Horse gram, also known as Read more…
Bladder Infection in Horses Infection and inflammation of the bladder caused by bacteria is called bacterial cystitis. In horses, cystitis is likely to be the result of an obstruction in the urinary tract or paralysis of the bladder (which may be the result of nerve damage). What causes bladder infections Read more…
Hair and skin health: Horse gram benefits for hair and skin are well known— aids in hair growth and shine. Applying horse gram paste topically can also treat boils and rashes on the skin. What are the benefits of horse gram? Health benefits of horse gram 1: May help with Read more…
How to break in new riding boots Wear them around the house. Heat the leather up with a hairdryer, then stuff with newspaper or boot trees that widen. Walk up and down the stairs multiple times. How do I make my riding boots more comfortable? Wear them with two pairs Read more…
Buckle the girth to the billets on the horse’s right side. The girth attaches to the billets like a standard leather belt buckle. What side does the girth go on a horse? Start by attaching the girth to the girth billets on the horse’s right side, or off side, and Read more…
The height of the boot should fit slightly taller than you’d want initially as they will drop around the ankle area over time. The amount they drop will depend on the style of boot, you should allow for 1-2 inches of dropping on a leather field boot and around 3/4 Read more…
Hoof boots are commonly seen as a substitute to horseshoes, either as a backup for a thrown shoe when a farrier is not available, or as an alternative form of hoof protection for a barefoot horse. Horse boots are used in all riding disciplines and are particularly popular for trail Read more…
Recently, Egyptian researchers reported* that garlic—an herb with a long and illustrious history in non-Western medicine—has gastroprotective effects and could potentially be used to help manage horses with gastric ulcers. How much garlic should you give a horse? Recommended Garlic Dosing for Horses According to the National Research Council (2009), Read more…