Joint injections deliver medication directly to the affected joints. These injections are a reliable way to reduce pain and inflammation, supporting mobility and comfort in your horse. Injections may be used to administer corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, anti-inflammatory compounds, or platelet rich plasma. How long do injections in horses last? Hock Read more…
Protein is an essential component of any equine diet, but when protein is overfed, the horse’s body expels it through feces or urine in the form of urea. The natural bacteria in the environment feed on this urea, which results in the production of ammonia gas. What does ammonia do Read more…
For animal use only. This product should not be given to animals intended for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children. Cosequin ® ASU contains FCHG49 ® Glucosamine, TRH122 ® Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, and NMX1000 ® Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables, proprietary veterinary researched specifications. Do joint supplements work for humans? Generally Read more…
??? ?????? ???? – This supplement is designed for equine use only and not meant for human consumption. Are horse vitamins good for humans? Horse supplements are created for horses, taking into account their physiological state and size (on average of 5.88x the body mass of humans). Attempting to take Read more…
The hormones in HRT You might have heard that HRT is made from horse urine, which is was in the past. These days the type of oestrogen used is typically 17 beta-estradiol, which is made from yams. Although it’s derived from a root vegetable, this has the same structure as Read more…
High tensile wires, smooth wires, and woven wire mesh are all great choices for horses! What gauge wire is best for horse fence? 12.5 gaugeWire should be constructed of high-tensile steel and should be at least 12.5 gauge in size. Commonly, one to five strands of high-tensile wire are used Read more…
Synthetic hormones are chemically-altered and not identical to human hormones. For example, the popular estrogen-replacement drug Premarin is made from horse urine (the drug’s name is short for PREgnant MARes’ urINe). What drug is made from horse urine? Premarin, a complex of conjugated equine estrogens manufactured by Wyeth for use Read more…
The rain won’t ruin the races, though, and there are still ways you can avoid getting soaked and stay safe. Darren Rogers, Churchill Downs’ spokesman, said 46 percent of the time the track gets some sort of measurable rainfall. Will horses race in the rain? The races run rain or Read more…
54 to 60 inches. Horse fences should be 54 to 60 inches above the ground. A rule of thumb is to have the fence at least shoulder height of the horse you are fencing in. A good idea is to provide an 8-inch clearance on the bottom to allow animals Read more…
The horse’s body covering is fur. It’s fur can be the colors white, tan, brown, and black. You can tell a horse is a horse by looking to see if it has a mane and the horse can neah. The horse’s appearance helps this animal survive by having long ears Read more…