They are caused by one of several strains of papilloma virus spread by flies. If you find those small, white, crusty spots in your horse’s ears, resist the urge to pick or scrape them off. Why does my horse have crusty ears? Aural Plaque in Horses. Also called aural papilloma, Read more…
If your horse gets its head underwater, water might run into the ears. Since the horse’s ears’ anatomy has no lower passage that will drain the water, it will build up inside them and cause discomfort and infection. So, it’s crucial to avoid water from getting into their cavity. What Read more…
Use witch hazel or warm water, but not alcohol—it can be irritating or drying. Do not ever spray water or anything else into a horse’s ear. You must avoid pushing anything deep down into the ear canal. Cup the ear with one hand, and gently wipe out any dirt or Read more…
Not much. Only 1.2% of the 1.4% of coffee is caffeine. This means your average brewed cup of Kicking Horse Coffee has only 0.0168% caffeine. Which Kicking Horse Coffee has the most caffeine? Neither. Dark roast and light roast coffee basically contain equal amounts of caffeine. Which coffee bean has Read more…
Unfortunately the leaves, which are particularly toxic when stressed or wilted, as well as the bark from chokecherries and wild cherries are cyanide producing. Death in horses can occur literally in minutes after the horse has ingested the leaves. Can horses be around cherry trees? Equally toxic are cherry (black Read more…
If one is not prepared for such an emergency he/she may find him/herself dragged, crowded, or stepped on; all of which lead to the possibility of serious injury. This sheet discusses proper approach to and the catching and haltering of horses. Always approach a horse from the left and from Read more…
If enough of the leaves are eaten, it can result in death often within minutes of consuming it. These plants produce cyanide which is lethal to your horse and all animals. Can horses eat black cherries? Even though this fleshy fruit is commonly and safely consumed by humans, the leaves, Read more…
Dietary carbohydrates, which constitute a most important source of equine nutrition, are digested and absorbed by a series of complex processes principally in the small intestine, beginning with intraluminal starch hydrolysis by the action of pancreatic amylase. Where do horses get their carbohydrates? Hay and/or pasture, the one ingredient that Read more…
Catnip, also known as catmint or catwort, is an awesome addition to your equine herbal treasure chest. A member of the mint family originating in Europe, China and the Middle East, catnip is an hardy herb is very easy to grow and a wonderful aid in improving your horse’s nerves Read more…
Here’s an easy recipe. The two basic ingredients, simply enough, are wheat bran (not rice bran) and boiling water. The amount of water used depends on the desired wetness or sloppiness of the mash. Blend thoroughly and steep for at least 15 minutes, covering the bucket or feed tub with Read more…