Copper Sulphate, commonly called Blue Stone, can be used to cut back proud flesh on wounds and to treat seedy toe on horses hooves. What does copper sulfate do for hooves? For decades, copper sulfate hoof baths have been used to treat and prevent digital dermatitis. Copper sulfate has been Read more…
In the wild, horses groom each other as well as rolling at will and rubbing against trees to maintain healthy skin. Domesticated horses must rely on humans to provide the opportunity for skin care. How do horses clean themselves in the wild? In the wild horses do not “bathe”. They Read more…
Aggression to People: The varieties of aggression toward people include fear, pain induced, sexual (hormonal), learned, and dominance related. Some horses, especially young ones, play with each other while showing signs of aggression such as kicking and biting. What makes a horse aggressive? Aggression toward other horses is mostly associated Read more…
Fermented grain feed is NOT a good idea for equines, their digestive system is not suited to managing it. Distillery giveaways of their fermented grains left over from the brewing process is often available for the hauling, but totally unsuitable for ANY EQUINES. Can horses eat fermented food? Fermentation metabolites Read more…
Some owners choose to add apple cider vinegar to their horse’s water trough on an ongoing basis (recommended amount is 1 cup per 5-10 gallons). This can also help reduce algae growth and deter mosquitoes. How much apple cider vinegar do you put in horses water? Daily dosages are 50ml Read more…
Sweet Itch is a skin disease (sometimes called summer itch or seasonal allergic dermatitis) and is caused by an allergy to the saliva of certain biting flies or midges (e.g., Culicoides spp.). How do you get rid of a horse’s summer itch? Ensure pastures are well-drained to reduce stagnant water Read more…
St John’s wort (hypericum perforatum) poisoning in horses is a toxicity which occurs as a result of the equine consuming the weed which contains hypericin, a chemical known to cause photosensitization in horses, sheep, cattle and goats. Protect yourself and your pet. Can horses take St John’s wort? If eaten Read more…
Feeding seaweed to horses Feed 5-6 x 25ml level scoops per day for an average horse with 500kg of body weight. Reduce to half this amount for maintenance levels. Seaweed can be fed throughout the year to maintain iodine levels and support your horse’s health. Can horses eat raw seaweed? Read more…
Mostly, though, as stated, flat feet are the result of incorrect trimming of the hooves. The sole will exfoliate itself and form itself nicely if the horse gets appropriate exercise/movement. Can you fix a horse with flat feet? Long toes and underrun heels go hand-in-hand with flat feet. Most horses Read more…
Seaweed contains good levels of iodine and is a good way of boosting iodine in horse diets. Can horses eat dried seaweed? Seaweed can be fed safely to horses and may have some benefits to offer. However, if you are using a seaweed supplement, it’s crucial that you establish whether Read more…