Treatment of Acute Moist Dermatitis Clip any hair that is over the hot spot. Clean the lesion with a mild antiseptic wash, such as Betadine or Nolvasan. Allow the skin to dry thoroughly. Apply a topical antibiotic/anti-inflammatory ointment, such as an antibiotic steroid cream or powder. What will vet do Read more…
I don’t recommend giving your horse electrolytes — except free-choice salt — on a daily basis when he’s not in hard training or otherwise under stress; daily extra calcium can actually impair his ability to mobilize calcium from his reserves when necessary. Can you give electrolytes to horses everyday? Electrolyte Read more…
Pressure Bump Location: These bumps most commonly appear on your horse’s back, under the saddle area. They can also show up under the cinch or in any other location where tack and gear contacts his skin. What it is: Pressure and friction damage tissue layers deep beneath your horse’s skin. Read more…
Top parks in Victoria Grampians National Park (Gariwerd) Kinglake National Park. Dandenong Ranges National Park. Brisbane Ranges National Park. Alpine National Park. Wilsons Promontory National Park. Where can you go horse riding in Victoria? 16 Best Horse Riding Tours In Melbourne & Victoria Woodlands Trail Riding, Greenvale. The Equine Club, Read more…
Nasal polyps are inflammatory growths that are typically non-cancerous. They occur in your horse’s nasal cavity and can be singular or multiple growths, capable of inhibiting normal breathing. What is the best treatment of polyp? Your doctor is likely to prescribe a corticosteroid nasal spray to reduce swelling and irritation. Read more…
The Bunyip Heritage Horse Trail is a great ride for beginners in the Melbourne area. Explore the distinctive bush atmosphere of Bunyip State Park and nearby Kurth Kiln Regional Park with this 41km full-day ride. Where can I ride my horse in Melbourne? Best Horse Riding Melbourne & TRAIL RIDING Read more…
It can be either used simply dried and fluffed up or prepared into a material known as Amadou by a process of boiling, pounding and sometimes subsequent treatment with wood ash, salt peter or even urine. The charred fungus also makes a good tinder for flint and steel sparks. How Read more…
While it may appear that copra could be considered the perfect low-glycemic feed, copra has a drawback. The high fat content adds significantly to the energy content, and horses on copra tend to gain weight. In addition to low NSC, the product is high in fiber. Is copra good for Read more…
If your horse has contracted the condition, your vet will prescribe a longer-than-usual course of antibiotics, along with daily bathing of the area with warm water and a disinfectant. With correct treatment, folliculitis should clear up within 10 to 14 days. What is the fastest way to cure folliculitis? The Read more…
Q: What does every horse owner need? Grooming supplies. Curry comb, hard brush, soft brush, mane and tail comb, hoof pick, fly spray. Basic tack. Two halters (one as a backup), a lead rope, a lunge line, two saddle pads, a saddle, a bridle, a bit, two sets of reins Read more…