Remove manure regularly from paddocks and pastures and be sure to properly compost manure before spreading it on fields, as that will kill bot fly and other parasite eggs. Check out this helpful fact sheet from the University of Connecticut to learn more about proper manure management for horses. What Read more…
US Chia seeds help your horse’s digestive tract by soothing and prevent ulcers, balancing blood sugars, and preventing colic. Properly caring for your horse’s digestive tract will maximize the nutrient absorption from forage, feed, and other supplements or medications. Do chia seeds heal ulcers? Ulcer prevention and cure. The mucilage Read more…
The most common type of parasite to cause alopecia in the majority of horses is lice. Lice live in the hair and skin of animals and people and although there can be some cross over between species, it isn’t usually a problem. How do you deal with alopecia? Ways to Read more…
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…