Phenylbutazone Side Effects Horses: The most-common side effects include ulceration of the mouth and GI tract. Less-common side effects include renal damage, bleeding disorders, and protein loss. Injection site reactions can occur if blood leaks back at the injection site. What is the main adverse effect of phenylbutazone? The most Read more…
Shipping wraps (also called shipping boots) will provide an extra layer of protection for your horse’s delicate legs in the event they kick or slip while in the trailer. They are designed to protect legs from getting scratches and cuts in the event something does happen. Should I travel my Read more…
The main benefit of long-reining over lunging is that you can work your horse in a straight line, plus you can long-rein in an arena or around tracks or fields. It’s a great way to introduce a young horse to new things and a nice way to add variety to Read more…
You never want a horse to run downhill – unless you tell him to and it’s your idea. However, unless you really know the terrain, and know that your horse can balance himself, it’s just not safe. Running up or down hills can cause a misstep that results in a Read more…
“It’s worse than most people can remember,” she said. “No acorn is safe — so take them seriously and don’t take any risks. Can horses be around oak trees? Oaks are found in nearly all upland hardwood forests. Horses must eat a lot of oak buds or green acorns before Read more…
Because of the way hills build muscle, it also helps to improve the way of going. With strong joints and a well-developed topline and hindquarter, your horse will find it far easier to work through and over the back even when he’s not out on the hills. Does hill work Read more…
Reins come in a variety of lengths, typically 48″ for ponies, 52″ for cobs or small horses, 54″ for average sized horses and 60″ for oversize horses. How short should your reins be? The correct rein length is one that allows your horse to comfortably connect to the bit, with Read more…
But if you want the verb that corresponds to drive a car, it’s ride a horse. This is similar to a motorcycle; you can steer, turn, accelerate, or brake a motorcycle, but the verb that encompasses all of these is ride. What is the word for riding a horse? Equestrianism Read more…
One of the most famous and most difficult ways to ride a horse is called sidesaddle riding. It comes with an exciting and rich history that every horse lover needs to know about. Sidesaddle and the way we ride horses continues to evolve in and out of history books, to Read more…
Generally, you saddle from the left or near side, but your horse should accept saddling from either side. Stand slightly behind the shoulder of the horse and place the saddle pad or blanket, with the fold facing front, just behind the horse’s shoulder blades, partially covering the withers. Does it Read more…