Ideally, the bit should sit just in front of the horse’s first molars. This placement ensures that the bit hits the correct area of the tongue – you might notice that when a bit is too low in the horse’s mouth they often play with it too much in an Read more…
Subcutaneous injections are given in the fatty loose tissue layer under the skin. There are very few reasons to give a subcutaneous injection to horses. In most cases, equine injectable medications are given deep in the muscle, or in the vein (by a vet). Where do you give a subcutaneous Read more…
Most riders agree that bits can cause pain to horses. A too-severe bit in the wrong hands, or even a soft one in rough or inexperienced hands, is a well-known cause of rubs, cuts and soreness in a horse’s mouth. Dr. Cook’s research suggests the damage may go even deeper Read more…
A two year old horse can be trained to a bit. At what age do you introduce a bit to a horse? Properly prepared, a two-year-old should take the. “Bridles are introduced to our young stock as yearlings, because some of the breed organizations require you show them in hand Read more…
“Using dilute Betadine or chlorhexidine, lightly soak gauze, place that directly on the wound, and then wrap appropriately. At the bandage change the damp gauze debrides the wound, which is then wiped gently to remove moisture or discharge. The tissue then looks clean and ready for a new bandage application.” Read more…
What size bit does a draft horse need? Most draft horses require an average size of a 6” bit. Some smaller draft horses or draft-crosses can use a 5.5” bit, while others may even need a 6.6”-7” bit. How wide is a standard horse bit? Bit width is the distance Read more…
The arrow should always be on the left hand side of the horse’s head pointing forwards, the way that the horse is looking. This ensures that the bit is sitting the right way in the horses mouth and employing the correct pressure points. Which way does the bit face on Read more…
6 Ways to Set Goals for Riding Success Choose goals that address your needs. Base your goals on your abilities. Keep goals specific and measurable. State goals in positive terms. Remain realistic and value every accomplishment. Remember why you ride. What is the goal of horse riding? Riders can develop Read more…
Dermatitis may have many signs including any combination of itching, scaling, abnormal redness, thickening, and hair loss. The usual progression of a skin disease involves an underlying trigger that causes boils, scabs, scales, or blisters. Abnormal itching, called pruritus, occurs in many skin diseases. How do you treat dermatitis in Read more…
Daily Stable Management and Horse Care Routine Feed horses hay and/or grain morning and night. Clean and refill water buckets morning and night. Muck out stalls morning and night. Replace fresh bedding. Check and pick out hooves daily. Remove blankets in the morning and replace in the evening during winter Read more…