Buy in Bulk: A large shipment of hay is nearly always cheaper than multiple smaller ones because of transport costs. If you have the storage space, purchase all the hay you’ll need for a year at one time. If you don’t have the space, consider purchasing a year’s worth of Read more…
hindquarters. In horse anatomy, the croup refers specifically to the topline of the horse’s hindquarters and surrounding musculature, beginning at the hip, extending proximate to the sacral vertebrae and stopping at the dock of the tail (where the coccygeal vertebrae begin). Below the croup is the thigh or haunch. What Read more…
They are easily found in pastures since most animals avoid eating it. All parts of the plant are poisonous, with the level of solanine being highest in the fall. Which plants are most toxic to dogs? The 16 Most Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs #1 Sago Palm. These ornamental palms Read more…
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…