PPS is an intramuscular injection given to horses as a joint therapy. Other formulations of the drug may be given orally or intravenously. PPS is typically given as a loading dose, once weekly for 5-8 weeks, and then once monthly thereafter. How do you give a horse pentosan? PPS is Read more…
The Whole Horse Exam™ (WHE) is a collection of skills (organized as a system) that any horse person should be able to perform on a horse. The WHE includes basic vital signs and other important skills, but also includes an assessment of the horse’s attitude and environment. What is a Read more…
That’s because horses can’t endure long weeks of convalescence, and must be able to stand on all four legs within a day of treatment. Unless the repair is relatively minor, it would be weeks before it could support the horse’s weight, which averages around 500kg. Why do they put horses Read more…
Horse Care Nutritional Needs. A horse’s digestive system is designed to digest frequent, small meals of roughage throughout the day. Vaccinations and Deworming. All horses need vaccinations and regular deworming. Housing, Rest and Exercise. Extreme Weather Precautions. Hoof Care. Teeth. Equine Poison Prevention. How do you take care of a Read more…
Chickens should not be housed with horses. While chickens can mill around the pastures and barnyard, their roost should be kept away from the horses and they shouldn’t be able to get into horse grain and hay as horses shouldn’t digest straight chicken poo. Can you have chickens around horses? Read more…
Unique Characteristics of the Marwari Horse Marwaris have ears that notably curve inward, and some horses’ ears are curved so much that the tips of them touch. What is Nukra horse? The Hirzai or Nukra horse is a rare breed of riding horse originating from Pakistan. These horses are of Read more…
The most common congenital defects in horses are ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, tetralogy of Fallot, and tricuspid dysplasia. Arabian horses have a relatively higher rate of congenital defects than other breeds; a variety of defects have been reported for this breed. What causes birth defects in horses? Underlying Read more…
Yes of course it is! Horse riding is a sport in many ways, it requires incredible core strength, stamina and strong legs. Is horse riding an actual sport? Horseback riding is one of the oldest sports in the world and fulfills every definition of sport, yet it is often perceived Read more…
Small redworms are the most common internal parasite in horses. The larvae hibernate in the gut wall during the winter and emerge in large numbers as adults in the spring causing severe damage to the intestines during the process. Where do horses get red worm from? Adult large redworms are Read more…
Your dog may love the hoof parings discarded when your horse is shod – but vets are warning that large chunks could be potentially fatal. Owners are warned to clean up quickly after the farrier visits – before their dog does. Can I give my dog horse hooves? Most dogs Read more…