There is no cure for Sallenders and Mallenders but it can be managed easily. Equiderma Skin Lotion will gently soften the waxy buildup in a couple of days and the scabs will start to drop off. Equiderma Skin Lotion will also help prevent and address any infections associated with this Read more…
A hematoma or seroma is the result of blood or serum “leaking” under the skin to form a mass. These are unsightly and often the horse will be tender to palpation of the region. By themselves these masses are of little concern and the body will work its magic and Read more…
Treatment Apply ice packs several times a day for a couple of days to reduce swelling and pain. Once the area is clean, apply salve to heal the broken skin and protect it from dirt and bugs. If necessary, protect the area with a dressing. Clip the hair around the Read more…
Scabby wounds on the front of the fetlocks and outsides of the hocks are usually “bed sores” that are caused by recurring abrasion when a horse lies down on hard ground or rough bedding. Classically this is seen in dry lot situations on abrasive gravel or hard dirt. What is Read more…
EasiVet Benzyl Benzoate can be used to maintain healthy skin and coat. It is recommended to be used during the Spring time. Apply with fingers or a soft cloth when skin problems arise and continue through the season. For external veterinary use only. Does benzyl benzoate stop itching in horses? Read more…
Camellia is not toxic to horses. Camellia is a beautiful evergreen shrub that is often used in landscaping. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a bitter taste and is rarely eaten by horses when it is growing, when Read more…
Figure 15 – 20 miles per day. That would be 7 – 10 days. How long does it take to travel a mile on a horse? Did you know that horses can run at an average speed of 30 mph? That means that if they keep up that pace, they Read more…
All parts of cocklebur are toxic to livestock, however horses are at greatest risk of poisoning when the plant is first emerging, during the early seedling stage. During this stage of growth, cocklebur contains higher levels of toxins, and is also more attractive to animals. Are Cockleburs poisonous? Objective: Cocklebur Read more…
Direct reining means you hold one rein in each hand. Your left-hand cues for a left turn and your right hand uses the right rein to cue for a right turn. As you progress in your riding skills, you’ll learn how to use the reins with more finesse, and to Read more…
Whenever you desensitize your horse to an object, you’ll always use the Approach and Retreat Method. You build the horse’s confidence by approaching him with the object that scares him (in this case the blanket) and then retreating (taking the blanket away) when he stands still and relaxes. What can Read more…