They spend about 70% of daylight hours and about 50% of night hours grazing. How much time does a horse spend eating? In pasture situations, horses may spend 12-14 hours a day grazing. By comparison, stalled horses may consume a typical hay and concentrate ration in two to four hours. Read more…
First, the sole and rim of the horse’s hoof is cleaned and shaped with rasps and knives. The horseshoe is heated in a forge until it is soft enough to shape with the hammer to fit the hoof, cooled by quenching it in water, and attached to the hoof with Read more…
Flies are particularly attracted to the horses head and often gather around the moist areas of the eyes, nose and mouth, causing some horses to headshake and an increased risk of eye infections. Why are there so many flies around my horse? Flies feed on large mammals that are dark, Read more…
Another option is to mix baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and a gentle liquid dish soap in a metal bowl. Bathe your dog in the mixture, but be careful to avoid his eyes because it can burn. Rinse the dog very well when you’re done. How do I get the farm Read more…
Fly spray is meant to sit on top of the hair, not seep into the skin. If your horse is soaking wet, the spray could work its way into the skin and may irritate them. Test it out! Before trying any new spray on a horse, be sure to test Read more…
Utilizing insect repellents on your horse is also a very effective way to reduce exposure to mosquitoes. A study from the University of Tennessee shows some of the most effective repellent chemicals are pyrethrins and pyrethroids, such as permethrin. Can you put mosquito spray on horses? Fly repellents Before saddling Read more…
You MUST NOT take a horse onto a footpath or pavement, and you should not take a horse onto a cycle track. Use a bridleway where possible. Equestrian crossings may be provided for horse riders to cross the road and you should use these where available (see Crossings). Are horses Read more…
It kills and repels many kinds of flies, including horn flies, deer flies, stable flies, and others as well as gnat and mosquitos. Why does horse fly spray not work? It is super important that your horse isn’t caked in dust or shavings. Even some of those loose hairs that Read more…
Here are a few things you can try no your next trail run to help avoid horse-fly bites. Bug Spray – Picaridin has been said to effectively ward off horse-flies. Some say horse-flies are attracted to blue for some reason. Wearing a buff or/and hat on your neck and head Read more…
Poo picking is not the nicest of chores, but it is certainly an important one… Poo picking is a crucial aspect in the maintenance of good pasture and turnout. Ignoring this task could land you and your horse in trouble. Why do people not pick up horse poop? A spokesperson Read more…