The purpose of a poultice is to relieve soreness and inflammation, draw out infection or fluid, and promote healing. It can also help prevent injury to horses’ legs by increasing flexibility. How long can a poultice stay on horse? Only use a wet poultice for two to three days at Read more…
Endurance riding or racing is a popular equestrian sport which involves traveling long distances. High-level races can be up to 100 miles or even longer and take between 10 to 12 hours. Endurance horse racing is very much a family sport and people of all ages participate in the adventure. Read more…
Penicillin (Benzyl penicillin and procaine penicillin) Anaphylaxis/ allergic reactions occur following previous exposure/ sensitisation to penicillin. Mild signs include skin wheals or oedema to more severe signs causing the horse to drop suddenly to the ground showing breathing difficulties. This is often fatal. What are the signs of penicillin allergies? Read more…
If signs persist, consult your veterinarian. Additionally, contact your veterinarian immediately should your horse experience hives, difficulty breathing or colic shortly after vaccination, as it could indicate a more serious vaccine reaction. What happens if you incorrectly inject a horse? Reactions at the site are the most common and can Read more…
Yes, horses can eat beet greens. Are beetroot leaves harmful to horses? One group that can be concerning if fed in large amounts are plants that are high in oxalates, such as rhubarb leaves, beet greens, spinach, Swiss chard, and endive. Can horses eat beetroot greens? Mealtime Vegetables Naturally, you Read more…
Brown rice, sure! It’s just another grain that can be used to mix the horse’s diet up. White rice, however, is bleached of nutrition and boils down to empty calories for the horse. What is the best grain to feed horses? OatsOats are the safest and easiest grain to feed Read more…
Feeding beets Beets contain mostly moisture and a little sugar. Due to the large amount of moisture, it is better not to feed too many beets on a day to horses to prevent water manure. 4 to 5 per day is a good amount. Why are beets good for horses? Read more…
Horse gram is the most protein-rich lentil found on the planet. It is high-powered and hence used as feed for horses before races. The US National Academy of Sciences has identified this legume as a promising food source for the future. Is horse gram same as lentils? Horse Gram is Read more…
Only 1-2 ploughings followed by planking provides desirable seed-bed. Sowing Time The main season for sowing horse gram is late August-November. As a fodder crop it is sown during June-August. In Tamil Nadu, it is sown in September-November. In which season does gram grow? RabiSowing Time The main season for Read more…
Remember, hemicellulose is typically only 50% digested in the horse, and cell solubles are almost completely digested. Can horses break down cellulose? The Horse’s Digestion System The cecum is a large organ within the digestive tract that houses microorganisms. These microorganisms break down the fiber and cellulose the horse consumes Read more…