The plant has a strong pungent minty odor when crushed. mint plants are toxic to horses, and all plant parts (especially the flowers and fruits) contain the toxin. What kind of peppermint can horses eat? Types of Mint Treats That Are Safe to Serve Mint-flavored candy for horses. Fresh mint Read more…
The vaccine protects against the type B botulism toxin, the most common toxin associated with hay and soil. The horse will need three initial vaccines (the first vaccine and two boosters) to become completely protected, but only needs to be vaccinated yearly thereafter. At about 35 dollars a vaccine, is Read more…
What is stringhalt? Stringhalt, or equine reflex hypertonia, is a neuromuscular condition that causes a gait abnormality characterized by involuntary, exaggerated upward movement of one or both of the hindlimbs. It looks like a jerk or hop, with the affected hindlimb(s) snapped up towards the abdomen. Can you ride horses Read more…
Parsley also acts as a digestive tonic by easing spasms and minimising flatulence. Parsley is a good supportive supplement for a horse who is recovering after a debilitating illness or is going through an intensive period of effort/training. Can horses eat fresh parsley? Whilst not an exhaustive list, horses may Read more…
For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the horse. For Pocket Edition (PE), you move your pointer over the horse and press the Feed button. For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller. For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS Read more…
It’s a common question, and one that we can answer for you. Mint leaves are safe for horses to eat, and they may even enjoy the taste. Is peppermint poisonous to horses? “Peppermint-flavored treats made especially for horses and peppermint candy won’t likely cause any problems, especially if they’re given Read more…
Paracetamol is a widely used, non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic drug. Scientific evidence suggests that it is an effective pain treatment in equine medicine. How much paracetamol can you give a horse? The daily maintenance dose should be no more than 4.4 mg/kg bw (2.2 g/day for a 500 kg horse). Read more…
A head-shy horse is a safety hazard to himself and others. He jerks his head away from your hands, making catching, haltering, bridling and general handling more complicated than it needs to be. H&R Photo Files | People often deal with this problem by trying to avoid prompting the startle Read more…
Remember that the horses are wild – they must find their own food and water and protect themselves from danger. Wild horses see humans and dogs as some- thing dangerous. If you get too close to the horses they may defend themselves by charging, kicking or biting. How does the Read more…
If you hear something from the horse’s mouth, you hear it from someone who knows that it is definitely true. Why do they say horse’s mouth? The most likely is that it comes from horse-racing circles: a tipster supposedly has inside information so good that it comes straight from the Read more…