Salt’s role in the horse’s body Sodium plays a vital role in the functioning of the central nervous system and the transport of glucose across cell membranes. It is also the major electrolyte involved in determining the relative acidity of cell fluids and the levels of fluids inside and outside Read more…
Yes. You can put Visine drops in your horse’s eyes if they are irritated. If your horse‚Äôs red, itchy eyes persist we suggest contacting your primary veterinarian to rule out equine food allergy, infection, fungal infection, abscess, et cetera. What eye drops can I use on my horse? Drugs that Read more…
Optimmune is an eye ointment that is used to treat keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as dry eye. This product is only available for existing clients. Animal name(s) are required to verify prescriptions. Is Optimmune an antibiotic? Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment is an immunosuppressive agent used to reduce inflammation in the Read more…
Adult horses with ulcers also show nonspecific signs that can include abdominal discomfort (colic), poor appetite, mild weight loss, poor body condition, and attitude changes. Can a horse colic from ulcers? Adult horses with gastric ulcers can have a wide variety of clinical signs. The signs include mild colic signs, Read more…
A seven year old Black Arabian/Saddlebred Warmblood Mare with a star. She belongs to Stevie since the Episode 18. She is a high spirited horse and one of the strongest in the stable. Stevie first encountered Belle during a western riding clinic, thinking she was The Phantom Horse that had Read more…
The horse was originally going to be sold to a film horse supplier but she managed to persuade the company to let her buy him. She paid £750 for Billy, who was rising four when he starred in the film and has had him ever since. Is the horse in Read more…
Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), also known as Moon Blindness or Periodic Ophthalmia, is a leading cause of blindness in horses worldwide. It is one of the most common diseases of the equine eye, with an estimated prevalence of 2-25% in the United States. What are the signs of a horse Read more…
Black Beauty is portrayed by four different horses: Spirit, Jenny, Awards and Rosie. The horse that portrays her as a foal is named Black Beauty. Beauty’s mother Duchess, is portrayed by a horse named Beauty. Was Black Beauty a male or female horse? Black Beauty, a handsome well-born, well-bred horse Read more…
Lots of work was taken to prepare the actors and horses for their scenes throughout the series. There was even a campsite on set with stables and a riding school so the actors and crew could do their training. Did they actually ride horses in got? No CGI was used. Read more…
Horses’ pupils are dilated in response to low light conditions. Often, horses that are very excited or anxious also have dilated pupils. What should a horses pupil look like? The shape of the pupil in horses is a horizontal oval. The lens, which sits behind the iris, changes its shape Read more…