Horses: Horses usually receive albuterol as an inhaler (Torpex®). It is given as an aerosol into the lungs through a special inhaler. Horses re- ceive 3 puffs per dose up to 4 treatments daily for no more than 5 days in a row. Can you give horse albuterol? Conclusions: Aerosolized Read more…
To the dictionary we go: Webster’s says “champ at the bit” is to “show impatience at restraint; be restless.” It comes from something said about horses when they bite their bits “repeatedly and restlessly.” They “champ.” Why do horses champ? But it can grind his teeth or jaw against the Read more…
There is also a small population of feral horses living on the Aupouri Peninsula at the northern tip of the North Island. These horses live on the land owned by local Māori and are mostly unmanaged by the New Zealand government. Where do wild horses live in New Zealand? By Read more…
As of June 2018, there were approximately 40.5 thousand horse livestock in New Zealand, a decrease from the previous year where there were around 43.7 thousand horse livestock in the country. The number of horses in the county has been decreasing over the past few years. How many horses are Read more…
It’s renowned as “horse country,” but there’s so much more to the western portion of The Palm Beaches. Whether you seek a fun attraction for the entire family, a naturalistic park where man’s best friend can roam free or a world-class polo match, you can find it all in Wellington Read more…
Horses may not return to performance, but they can still have a good quality of life. Some horses respond to treatment, whereas others do not. Most horses with acquired stringhalt improve within days, but recovery can take months or years in some cases. Is stringhalt in horses progressive? In Australian Read more…
Horses need mats for a healthy and comfortable experience in their stalls. Without a mat, wooden or concrete floors can be hard on the horse’s joints. Mats also provide even and firm footing for the horse. What are horse mats used for? Stall mats are anti-skid floor mats, usually made Read more…
What is horse rugging? A horse rug, also known as a horse blanket, is a type of coat put on a horse to stop it from getting too cold, too wet, or to protect it from flies. What does Rugging a horse mean? A horse rug — also known as Read more…
How do equestrians make their horse walk sideways? It’s called sidepass, halfpass, or leg yield, with subtle differences between the various lateral movements. The easiest explanation is that the rider applies one leg stronger than the other to ask the horse to move away from that stronger leg. What does Read more…
While bending horses soften laterally around a rider’s leg while maintaining his forward momentum and overall balance, in turn the rider with find more softness, more suppleness in all other maneuvers. Why do horses bend their necks? Bend allows the horse to move in balance around turns. Proper body positioning Read more…