Does Horse Manure Have Iron?

Manure contains small amounts of iron, and also adds some nitrogen and other nutrients to your soil. Manure, like compost, contains small amounts of iron, depending largely on the diets of the animals and the type of livestock that the manure comes from. What nutrients does horse manure have? The Read more…

Do Wild Horses Sweat?

Unlike dogs and most other animals, horses have sweat glands throughout their skin. Do race horses sweat? Racehorses sweat to regulate and lower their body temperature. A horse moderates its temperature when breathing and through the skin. In situations where this is not enough to cool a horse’s temperature then Read more…

Why Do Horses Need Studs?

Horse studs are small metal attachments that screw into your horses shoes. Studs are designed to give your horse better grip when you ride, and are commonly used for competition horses in all disciplines. How do you use horse studs? Expert tips for using studs Use blunt (not pointed) studs Read more…

Why Do You Drench A Horse?

Drench are designed to kill the worms inside the horse’s body without harming the horse. There are many different drenches on the market today. Foals should be drenched from 6 weeks of age every 4 weeks until 6 months of age. Pregnant mares should be treated just before foaling to Read more…