Where Do Female Horses Pee Out Of?

The urethra empties at the external urethral orifice on the ventral wall of the vagina. This is often at the vestibulo-vaginal junction. Only urine passes through the female urethra. In the horse, the urethra is short and wide. Where does urine exit female? urethraThere are two openings in the vulva Read more…

Can Horses Get Subcutaneous Fluids?

Subcutaneous fluids are not well tolerated in horses and foals and should be avoided. Similarly, the risks associated with intraperitoneal fluid administration in horses (e.g. gastrointestinal puncture, peritonitis) almost always preclude the use of this method in horses or foals. Can you give sub Q fluids to a horse? Subcutaneous Read more…

What Is A Horse Trough Made Of?

The best horse water troughs are sturdy and easy to clean. They are typically made of metal, plastic, or rubber. What is a trough made of? Today’s water troughs are made from steel that is welded or bolted. Troughs also come in fiberglass, concrete, stone, and plastic. Some turn-of-the-twentieth-century troughs Read more…

When Should I Water My Horse?

All horses should have free access to fresh clean water at all times, with one exception. Horses that are hot and sweaty and finished with their work should always be cooled down before offering them water. Giving water to a heavily exerted equine can cause life threatening colic or founder Read more…