Clydesdales are very hardy, even in the coldest of conditions. Clydesdales are beautiful movers with a high stepping gait and showy action. They should be free moving in both walk and trot. Clydesdales are often described as graceful and elegant to watch, which makes it one of the most elegant Read more…
BUSCOPAN is indicated for the control of abdominal pain (colic) associated with spasmodic colic, flatulent colic and simple impactions in horses. As the only FDA-approved colic for use in horses, BUSCOPAN works to relax the gastrointestinal smooth muscles and control pain associated with spasmodic colic. Can you give a horse Read more…
horse is for sale. Ribbons of white mean that the horse is for sale. Let’s just hope that the seller hasn’t “whitewashed” any potential issues. Pink is the delicate color of femininity, cotton candy, and mares in heat. Horses wearing pink may be cranky, easily distracted and a distraction to Read more…
Internal parasites can also be a cause of tail rubbing. The most common parasite tied to tail rubbing is the pinworm (Oxyuris equi), which causes rectal irritation. Pinworms are mostly seen in younger horses under the age of two but can be found in adult horses as well. What can Read more…
Horses may blow when curious, meeting another horse, shying or working. The term is also used when a working horse allowed to pause and catch its breath, or “let him (or her) blow”. What does it mean if a horse is blown up? Horses can “blow up” a leg in Read more…
When I say pull up I mean stand up tall, use your body use your voice, step into your heels, bring your shoulders back and pull on both reins at the same time. The moment the horse stops give the rein instantly and reward with a pat. You will have Read more…
Do horses have fur? While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never hear an equestrian refer to their horse’s coat as fur. A horse’s coat is known as hair, however, it is often referred to as simply their coat. Do horses have Read more…
ˈmān. : long heavy hair growing about the neck and head of some mammals (as horses and lions) : long heavy hair on a person’s head. What is horse mane used for? Manes can help keep your horse’s neck warm in cold weather and provide some fly protection. The tail Read more…
Unfortunately, for many of us, it also brings plenty of rain and humidity, which means rain rot season. Dermatophilosis – commonly called rain rot or rain scald – is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection in horses and cattle (and even dogs, where the wounds are known as hot spots). Read more…
Causes of Sinusitis in Horses Bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract, most often from the Streptococcus species. Viral infection. Fungal infection. Dental disease. Which of the following is the most common cause of maxillary sinusitis in the horse? Primary sinusitis is typically the result of an infection in the Read more…