What Makes A Horse Way Back?

It is a common back condition, particularly in older horses, and in general an undesirable conformation trait. Swayback is caused in part from a loss of muscle tone in both the back and abdominal muscles, plus a weakening and stretching of the ligaments. What causes way back in horses? Equine Read more…

What Is A Horse Slip?

The HorseSlip is an original design of alternative horse shoe. It comes in a spiral of extruded PVC which can then be. measured and cut to fit the hoof accurately. The shoe is then attached using an adhesive. What happens if a horse slips? After this injury, he is likely Read more…

Can Steroids Cause Cushing’S In Horses?

Cushing’s syndrome is a group of symptoms produced by excess steroids circulating in the body. The steroids in this case are glucocorticoids or glucose stimulating, not anabolic, which are testosterone-like, muscle building steroids. Cushing syndrome is found in all species. Can steroids cause Cushing’s syndrome? Cushing syndrome can develop from Read more…

How Does A Field Horsetail Reproduce?

Field horsetail does not produce flowers; it reproduces by spores, horizontal rhizomes and tubers. How does field horsetail spread? Persistence and Spread: The plant reproduces by spores that are readily wind dispersed but the importance of sexual reproduction is unclear. Numerous spores are released but they are very short-lived. Vegetative Read more…