Tips on feeding round bales Elevate round bales on a gravel surface or wood pallet to allow moisture to drain underneath both where they are fed and stored. Purchase a feeder designed for horses. Look for tightly rolled bales. Store round bales indoors or on an elevated surface covered with Read more…
A firm doughy like swelling that settles into the lowest part of a horse’s belly is called ventral edema. Edema is fluid trapped in the tissue planes. How do you treat oedema in horses? Treatment with high doses of penicillin or broad-spectrum antibiotics early in the disease may be attempted, Read more…
Stereotypies are repetitive behaviors with no apparent goal or function. Common stereotypies include crib-biting, weaving, and stall-walking. What causes stereotypies in horses? Horses can develop stereotypies because of fear, frustration1, genetics, or due to a disorder of the nervous system2. Behaviours that are reinforced and goal-directed are not stereotypies. What Read more…
Horses are not born head-shy; this is a self-preservation response. The horse may have a physical issue that is causing pain, or is remembering pain or a bad experience and doesn’t trust anyone to touch his head, or certain areas of the head. He may have a sore mouth and Read more…
Necessity being the mother of invention, automotive technology progressed rapidly, and cars overtook horses on city roads in the 1920s, sparking a national economic boom, but also new challenges for roads and infrastructure. When did automobiles take over from horses? 1910Most experts believe the horse and buggy days started to Read more…
Common examples include cribbing, biting and weaving. These behaviors frustrate horse owners. As a result, we often refer to them as vices. What habits do horses have? Locomotion stereotypies include stall walking, weaving, circling, pawing or digging, stall kicking, and head shaking. “Other” stereotypies are not as well-defined and usually Read more…
Hold your horses” literally means to keep your horse(s) still, not to be confused with holding them in a stable. Someone is to slow down when going too fast, or to wait a moment, or to be more careful, or to be patient before acting. What is the actual meaning Read more…
Australia has up to 400,000 feral horses, the world’s largest wild population. As big, hard-hoofed animals, they cause immense ecological damage, particularly in the fragile high country of the Australian Alps including Alpine and Kosciuszko national parks. Are horses native to Australia? Horses (Equus caballus) were introduced with European settlement Read more…
Inspired by the good life, The Horse is a premium Australian lifestyle brand. Is the horse made in Australia? The Horse: Contemporary Watches & Leather | Designed in Australia. Who owns The Horse watches? The Horse was founded in 2009 by husband and wife Scott and Amy Hawkes in their Read more…
The Manufacturer: We have a wonderful working relationship with our watch manufacturer in Dongguan, Shenzhen. Our values align and we share a common goal to produce the best quality pieces for the best price. Who owns the Horse Watches? The Horse was founded in 2009 by husband and wife Scott Read more…