However, if it is dried to a dry matter above 50% then it will be too dry to support the clostridia to multiple. Haylage that is very acidic and wet may upset the hindgut of the horse leading to colic or even laminitis. Can you feed wet haylage? If the Read more…
I’m often asked if it’s okay to feed chickens rolled oats (the kind you buy for horses,) and the answer is yes. In fact, I recommend it! Oats are a good carbohydrate source, aren’t a hot feed, and aid in feather growth during the moulting season. What kind of oats Read more…
Lucerne is a high-quality feed and a valuable component of many, if not most horses’ diets. There are good reasons though why it shouldn’t be used as the only source of roughage for horses. Lucerne is a high-quality feed and a valuable component of many, if not most horses’ diets. Read more…
When used as a feed source, clover can provide your horses with sufficient protein, energy, and fiber to help meet their daily requirements. The three varieties that will most commonly grow in your horse’s pastures are red clover, white clover, and alsike clover. What is the best clover for horses? Read more…
Conserved forage, such as hay and haylage , is the cornerstone of the laminitis prone horse’s diet; as they typically spend longer periods stabled, or in a no-grass area. When it comes to food for laminitic horses, people often think about the bucket feed first. Is hay or haylage better Read more…
In general, female horses can breed until they are 25 years old, and male horses can breed up to 30 years old. But some horses may stop breeding either much younger or older depending on their health, fertility, and history. At what age can a male horse mate? Although most Read more…
If a horse consumes blister beetle contaminated hay they often experience irritation (blisters) in their mouth and throughout their gastrointestinal tract. The cantharidin is excreted through the kidneys and is very irritating to the urinary system. How would a horse get cantharidin poisoning? Cantharidin toxicosis in horses has become an Read more…
Cancers of the nasal cavity and sinuses can also cause distortion to the face. Soft tissue swellings such as bites and allergies are common causes of lumps on horses’ heads. Infections and abscesses from foreign bodies are also encountered frequently. What are the bumps on my horses nose? Equine papilloma Read more…
Horseshoes, which is also called horseshoe throwing, is a non-contact game which is usually played outdoors. It can be played individually, between two people, or two teams with two members each. This is a classic example of a old fashioned pastime that has turned itself into a organized and very Read more…
Our fleece bandages are made to help maximize air-flow. while giving your horse’s skin plenty of room to breathe. Item Weight 11.8 ounces Best Sellers Rank #84,212 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #50 in Horse Wraps Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No What are fleece bandages used Read more…