Mane rubbing is often caused by insect bites, particularly from ticks that attach to the horse’s neck skin to feed on blood. They are hard to see, but easy to feel by running your fingers through the base of the mane. Even after the ticks are pulled out, an itchy Read more…
Top Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Spray it directly onto hooves with thrush or other fungal problems. Some even soak the hoof or create poultices. You can occasionally rinse your horse mane’s mane with ACV to remove buildups of soap and dirt. It’ll leave the hair shiny and smooth. Is Read more…
Blanketing won’t prevent the growth of the winter coat, but it does cause the hair to grow in shorter because the environment beneath the blanket is warmer. How is hair growth controlled in horses? In many species, including horses, melatonin has been found to suppress prolactin secretion [5,6], which has Read more…
Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) (LdSH[RC]) is a regular armoured regiment of the Canadian Army and is Canada’s only tank regiment. Currently based in Edmonton, Alberta, the regiment is part of 3rd Canadian Division’s 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. Does the Canadian military still use horses? By World War II, Read more…
Almost all oils will have a positive impact on coat shine. Cold pressed flax/linseed oil, canola or soybean oil or any oils that have been fortified with omega fatty acids are particularly effective. Despite low omega fatty acid levels, rice bran oil and coconut oil are also good for coats. Read more…
Coconut oil also has the added properties of being a waterproofing agent as well, so will help keep moisture away from the infected area for longer – which can be great for stubborn heel infections. Can you use coconut oil for rain rot on horses? Coconut oil is known to Read more…
Just as humans use these supplements for their hair and nails, biotin and gelatin for horses can help gelatin for horses and hair grow and strengthen over time. What do you feed horses for hair growth? Zinc, biotin, protein (and the specific amino acid methionine), and fatty acids from dietary Read more…
Herbal remedies like aloe, comfrey, calendula and lavender stimulate healing and have a low risk of irritation. Herbal remedies including mullein, yarrow and tea tree oil promote skin conditioning. Never use undiluted tea tree oil on your horse. Why is my horses skin so dry? A common problem for many Read more…
Light receptors in a horse’s eyes relay changes in daylight length to the pineal gland in his brain, which produces melatonin. As hours of daylight decrease in the late autumn, melatonin production increases, which triggers coat growth. What causes horses to grow a winter coat? In many areas of the Read more…
But leaving it braided can pose a serious threat to her health and appearance. Your Horse May Wind up With Broken Strands of Hair. Leaving a braid in for an extended period of time can actually cause strands of hair can take up to seven years to regrow, depending on Read more…