Opening Hours 9.00am Doors Open 12.20am Start of Afternoon Performance 5.00pm End of Afternoon Performance 6.45pm Start of Evening Performance 10.05pm End of Evening Performance How long is the London Horse Show? five-dayThe London International Horse Show is delighted to announce a major international display for the five-day Show; La Read more…
This digestion of feed in the cecum and colon by the animal’s microbes is known as hindgut fermentation and is a vital part of your horse’s digestion and health. Where does fermentation happen in horses? hindgutThe horse is unique in that most of the digestion of their feed occurs in Read more…
hindgut fermenter. The horse is a hindgut fermenter, meaning that the large intestine is the site of fermentation of ingested fiber. This is in contrast to ruminants, such as cattle, goats, and sheep, that are foregut fermenters with a rumen and multicompartment stomach. Where does fermentation occur in horses? hindgutThe Read more…
Commercial feeds containing urea, a non-protein nitrogen source, should not be fed to horses, as they cannot utilize non-protein nitrogen as effectively as cattle. Can urea be fed to horses? Yes they can. However a horse cannot utilize urea like ruminants as urea is quickly absorbed from the small intestine Read more…
Soybean meal is added to many commercial feeds, but can also be added to the diet as a concentrate to provide extra protein. It is well digested in the horses’ foregut. Compared to alfalfa, soybean meal is just as effective for supporting growth in yearling horses and results in better Read more…
Because of its efficacy in healing gastric ulcers, omeprazole is commonly prescribed to horses. When given at the recommended dose of 4 mg/kg, omeprazole is intended to be used for 28 days. Can you use human omeprazole for horses? Omeprazole is an effective treatment for equine gastric ulcers. However, adverse Read more…
Steroid induced laminitis: The administration of corticosteroid drugs can sometimes induce laminitis in horses and ponies. Although this condition is widely recognised, the incidence of cases is extremely low. Can joint injections cause laminitis? Triamcinolone (Vetalog) is one of the most common corticosteroids used for joint injections in performance horses. Read more…
It is a poor bedding choice for many horses due to the potential for colic. Horses in sand stalls will tend to ingest some of the sand particles and increase the risk of colic. Sand is preferred as an underlayer for other flooring materials as it provides excellent drainage. Can Read more…
3. Homemade Horse Fly Spray from Cowboy Way 2 cups white vinegar. 1 tablespoon eucalyptus essential oil. 1 cup water. Add all ingredients to a spray bottle and vigorously shake to mix them. Shake well before every use. Can I make my own fly spray for horses? 5 caps of Read more…
Subcutaneous fluids are not well tolerated in horses and foals and should be avoided. Can you give liquid IV to horses? A vet will administer IV fluids to a horse via an IV catheter, which is typically inserted into the jugular vein on the neck. Complications can arise, including venous Read more…