All of the Manna Pro fly sprays work great. Pro-Force my favorite, because I love the scent the most! Providing the best available fly control is the least we can do for our horses to keep them happy, comfortable, and free from bothersome insects. What is the healthiest food for Read more…
You’ll want an area of at least 8 feet x 8 feet-but 10 x 10 or 12 x 12 would be even better. You want enough space that you can move around your horse while both of you stay on the base. What size should a horse wash rack be? Read more…
A twitch is a device that is used to restrain horses for various stressful situations, such as veterinary treatment. It is usually made up of a stick-like handle loop of chain or rope on the end, or a metal ring with a rope loop which is wrapped around the upper Read more…
Wet ground is both an issue for both barefoot and shod horses and ponies. Prolonged contact with mud and wet means that hooves don’t wear down naturally and deep mud can easily loosen and pull shoes off. Can horses get sick from being wet? Rain scald It is particularly common Read more…
Next is a horse getting trapped in or on mud, fences, ditches or other around-the-farm situations from which they cannot extricate themselves. These events happen very commonly to horses on farms large and small, wealthy and poor, well-run and not so well-managed. They can happen to you! How do you Read more…
Vesicular stomatitis is caused by a virus and affects horses, cattle, and pigs. It also rarely affects sheep, goats, and llamas. The virus can be transmitted to humans and may cause flu-like disease. Vesicular stomatitis is seen only sporadically in the US. How do you prevent vesicular stomatitis in horses? Read more…
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious animal disease that affects all cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, deer and pigs. Cloven-hoofed animals are those with divided hooves. It does not affect horses or zebras. Does hand foot and mouth come from horses? Foot and Mouth Disease Read more…
As well as riding the ranch also offers; hiking, shooting, archery and trips into Tombstone, making it a great experience for non-riders. Tombstone is suitable for all levels of rider and the ranch has a large herd of horses. Riding is offered seven days a week and the tack is Read more…
Slow feeders are a great alternative to grazing if you have limited access to a pasture. Slower feeding can be beneficial for horses prone to certain conditions like foundering, laminitis, or ulcers. Available in many different forms, slow feeders can also improve your horse’s overall health and well-being. Why do Read more…
Treatment of Cyanide Poisoning in Horses This is done most frequently with the intravenous administration of sodium nitrate or sodium thiosulfate, either separately or simultaneously. Inhaled amyl nitrate could also be used, followed by an injection of the sodium thiosulfate. What is the treatment for cyanide exposure? The only treatment Read more…