Frontline Spray: This is a commonly used product for dogs, and many people have used frontline spray on horses. It’s not labeled for horses, but seems to be safe based on anecdotal reports. Common directions for using this product on horses is to spray the legs, belly, tailhead and forelock Read more…
Mange is contagious, so if you have one horse with mange, it is best to treat them all. However, mange does not affect other species or humans. Can humans get mange from horses? The mites that cause scabies in animals like horses and dogs are different to those that cause Read more…
Horses in tick areas must be checked regularly and if any ticks are found they can be sprayed with a pyrethrum based insect repellent (or roll on). Wait about an hour and then apply the solution again. The tick should drop off soon after or if not you can then Read more…
According to the NRC (2007), threonine requirements for horses can be estimated as 62% of lysine requirement. Threonine should account for 2.7% of dietary crude protein intake. A 500 kg horse at maintenance requires 17 grams per day of threonine for optimal protein synthesis. What does threonine do for horses? Read more…
The rate of weight gain slows for yearlings, and mature weight is reached between 36 and 60 months of age. Generally, 50 to 60 percent of mature weight is reached by 12 months of age, and 80 to 90 percent of mature weight is reached by 24 months of age. Read more…
Red Horse, is the high-alcohol beer brand of San Miguel Brewery, it is a deeply hued lager with distinctive sweetish taste balanced by a smooth bitterness that leads in a strong alcohol kick. How much is a case of Red Horse? The price for 1 case is 600 pisos in Read more…
16 hands. Drum Horse Size This heavy draft breed stands 16 hands or taller. Because these horses must carry drums that can weigh 300 pounds and up, they have a strong, powerful stature and can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. What makes a Drum Horse? The American Drum Horse Read more…
The sport of horse pulling originated when horses were still used for daily farm work. Farmers would challenge one another to see whose horse or team could pull the most weight. Since then, horse pulling has evolved into an organized sport with teams of equine athletes. What are pulling horses Read more…
Braided manes It helps prevent tangles and keeps the mane out of the way of riding and draft equipment. Braiding is used in equine eventing and horse racing to set horses apart from other competitors. Why do people braid horse hair? Equestrians in various riding disciplines use braiding to help Read more…
Horsehair is a protein fiber that absorbs water slowly, but can be dyed or colored effectively using traditional dyes suitable for protein fibers. It can be felted, but not easily. Can I bleach my horses hair? However, bleach and hydrogen peroxide are no-nos, as they tend to damage the hair Read more…