Legumes such as alfalfa and clover are rich in calcium, and grass hays, such as timothy and orchard grass, also contain calcium, but at lower levels than in legume hays. The phosphorus in hay is more readily available to the horse than that found in cereal grains. What causes calcium Read more…
Races, or sometimes reffered to as “Horse Races” are often one of the most popular pull tabs we play. Players are looking for a “Horse” numbered 1-15. When the tab is played, the first horse to complete their downline on the number board wins! What does horse mean in bingo? Read more…
Though it is not recommended to feed your horse the leaves off the strawberry plant, the wild berries are just fine (source). What is this? Strawberries should be fed occasionally and in moderation. Strawberries, as well as all other fruits that are safe for horses to eat, can easily fit Read more…
Probios® Digestion Support Horse Treats encourage the balance of naturally-occurring beneficial bacteria in the digestive system to help maintain healthy appetite and digestion. What is Probios good for? Probiotics might: Help your body maintain a healthy community of microorganisms or help your body’s community of microorganisms return to a healthy Read more…
Parascaris equorum, or ascarids, are large creamy white worms, up to 40cm in length, most commonly found in foals and youngsters under four years of age. Young horses are susceptible to roundworm because their immune systems are not fully developed to be able to fight off an infection. How do Read more…
ANTHELMINTIC AND BOTICIDE Removes worms and bots with a single dose. For Oral Use in Horses Only. Contents will treat up to 1250 lb body weight. What dewormer is used as a Boticide? The most common boticides are Ivermectin and Moxidectin. What is anthelmintic and Boticide? Anthelmintic and Boticide Removes Read more…
Some are VERY sensitive to certain oils. If your horse is sensitive to citronella oil, and you use it on his skin, he may do exactly what your horse did – swell up and blister, even if he is nowhere near any sunlight. This is very painful, and can be Read more…
Several products containing pyrethrin, resmethrin and permethrin are available for use on horses. They can be found in various concentrations, formulated as sprays, wipe-ons and ointments. These products are more effective as fly repellents than mosquito repellents. How do you get rid of mosquitoes on horses? Natural Ways to Protect Read more…
Fly sprays are used by many horse owners to reduce the number of these pesky insects. Fly sprays made with essential oils will repel flies, not kill them on contact. “For a fly repellent to be truly effective, the horse needs to be properly coated in the spray. What is Read more…
Answer: Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for use on livestock such as horses and cattle as well as other animals. Will permethrin hurt horses? Answer: Permethrin SFR should not be used on pastures where horses or any livestock graze. Very few products are listed as safe to use in Read more…