Extreme weather patterns increase the risk of ulcers and digestive upset. Abrupt management changes caused by extreme weather patterns stress the digestive tract and the microorganisms that live in it. Increasing levels of starchy grains fed to meet additional energy demands lead to hindgut imbalances. What causes horses to get Read more…
Adam Trailers has all-aluminum horse trailers that are either bumper pull or gooseneck designs. They also offer one steel gooseneck horse trailer model called the Bargaineer. What is the best horse trailer made? Best Horse Trailer Brands In the World Featherlite. Website: fthr.com. Sundowner. Website: sundownertrailer.com. Exiss. Website: exiss.com. Cimarron. Read more…
Horse Halter: A tool that is made of leather or heavy nylon that encircles the horse’s head for restraint; it has a noseband, throat latch, and rings that can take a lead. What piece of equipment is used to encircle a horse’s head? The headstall is the portion of the Read more…
The stirrups will hang from the saddle sideways to the horse. Before you mount, turn the stirrup towards you so that the stirrup is flat against the horse and there is a half turn in the leather. The part of the stirrup that was against the horse should now be Read more…
stirrup, either of a pair of light frames hung from the saddle attached to the back of an animal—usually a horse or pony. Stirrups are used to support a rider’s feet in riding and to aid in mounting. Why was the invention of the stirrup so important? The use of Read more…
Knabstrupper. The Knabstrupper is a unique breed and not very commonly seen. It is a warmblood type horse that originated in Denmark. Ranging from 14 – 16 hands or taller, the Knabstrup horse is most famous for its members having the leopard coat pattern. This results in a white horse Read more…
Have feet properly trimmed and shod. Avoid hard surfaces and poor footing. Keep your horse physically fit with good nutrition, grooming, exercise and veterinary care. Treatment should be started as early as possible in order to maximize the opportunity for complete healing without degeneration of the joint cartilage. How can Read more…
Overpopulation of herds often leads to a shortage of food and water for members of the herd, less native vegetation and more invasive weeds across public lands, and more wild horses and burros venturing out of their habitats and onto highways and private properties in search of food and water. Read more…
Soring has been a common and widespread practice in the Tennessee walking horse show industry for decades. Today, judges continue to reward the artificial “Big Lick” gait, thus encouraging participants to sore their horses and allowing the cruel practice to persist. Do people still sore horses? A. Soring continues to Read more…
Trauma can make the malformation worse and aggravate the symptoms. Aggressive nutritional management and controlled exercise in youngsters, along with early diagnosis, can actually reverse the symptoms and cure the disease. What causes ataxia horse? By far the most common cause of ataxia in horses is spinal cord compression and, Read more…