The estrous cycle in most mares starts to normalize in late April or early May until August – the normal breeding season for horses. During this time, the mare will have an estrous cycle of 21 days (±3 days). The estrous cycle is composed of two phases: the estrous phase Read more…
The mare’s normal cycling period is from approximately March through September. During this period, the mare undergoes a series of cycles, each approximately 22 days in length. How often does a horse cycle? This occurs from April to October in general, and results in a succession of cycles lasting 21 Read more…
Box-walking is the name given to describe characteristic, repetitive pacing movements that a horse may make around its stable. The horse typically paces around the sides of the confined area and may seem preoccupied with this behaviour and have difficulty stopping. What causes box walking? Box walking is when a Read more…
Horses normally adjust quickly to wearing a cast. The type of cast will depend on the nature and location of the injury. Full Cast – includes the foot and extends the length of the limb to just below the elbow or stifle. Why can’t you put a cast on a Read more…
Viruses appear to cause diarrhea in foals but rarely affect adult horses. Rotavirus is the main cause of viral diarrhea in foals, but other viruses (such as coronavirus) may also be responsible. Signs of rotaviral infection can include lethargy, colic, loss of appetite, and profuse, watery, foul-smelling diarrhea. Do horses Read more…
Treatment of Epiphysitis in Horses Diet is the most effective method of treatment, and generally decreasing the overall diet to lose weight and slow down growth is advised. A diet restricting grains and sweet foods should be maintained to help your young horse lose weight. How is Epiphysitis treated? Generally, Read more…
It’s not possible for warm-blooded animals such as mammals and birds to see infrared light because their own bodies release heat. What animal can see infrared light? Infrared light has longer wavelengths and lower energy than visible light and cannot be seen with the human eye. Mosquitoes, vampire bats, bed Read more…
Insulin resistance (IR) in horses describes a condition in which the body fails to properly respond to the hormone insulin. Impaired insulin response is the main feature of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Horses with EMS do not metabolize sugars properly and have difficulty losing weight. What causes IR in horses? Read more…
Large horses (17hh+): 3.65m x 4.25m (12ft x 14ft) minimum. Horses: 3.65m x 3.65m (12ft x 12ft) minimum. How big is a horse yard? Recommended round yard diameter: Smaller round yards 12m to 15m are fine for ponies, but larger horses are better worked in a round yard of 18m Read more…
Zebras (US: /ˈziːbrəz/, UK: /ˈzɛbrəz, ˈziː-/) (subgenus Hippotigris) are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats. What is a black and white striped horse called? Zebras inclde several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white striped coats. The unique stripes of zebras make them Read more…