A leg might swing out to the side or under the body; a joint might overflex, or a foot scuff or drag. If he trips, an ataxic horse may be slow to correct himself and potentially fall. His trunk, neck or both might sway. Can horses get ataxia? By far Read more…
If your horse kicks you or bites you, you should punish him as soon as possible. Hesitating and only trying to do something in a minute is useless. Your reaction should be instant. Usually, its good to just use whatever you have in hand at the moment. What happens if Read more…
Young horses, or horses with excess energy, galloping freely in a field often hoist their tails high to show their exuberance. Horses that are spooked or frightened of something will also “flag” their tails, and mares in heat may raise their tails or flick it to one side to indicate Read more…
Lastly, when a horse falls to the ground, either under anesthesia, or while being euthanized, the fall is not always graceful and it happens fast. Once the euthanasia has occurred, disposal of the body must be considered. The options for disposal are burial underground, admission to a landfill for burial, Read more…
Today, formal battle-ready horse cavalry units have almost disappeared, though the United States Army Special Forces used horses in battle during the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. Did U.S. soldiers use horses in Afghanistan? This horse has been used to train soldiers for combat in Afghanistan and Iraq at what is Read more…
Official Army manual goes through the functional and operational aspects of using horses, donkeys, mules, and other animals. They’re iconic photos, U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers and other special operators riding on horseback in Afghanistan as they helped Northern Alliance rebels rout the Taliban in 2001. Are horses still used Read more…
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is not poisonous to dogs, but is toxic to livestock. Sheep, goats and cattle exhibit signs of poisoning after eating fresh horsetail. Ingesting dried horsetail leads to poisoning in horses. Is horsetail toxic to dogs? Symptoms of horseweed poisoning in dogs are usually mild. Symptoms after ingesting Read more…
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), often called mare’s tail, is an invasive, deep-rooted perennial weed that will spread quickly to form a dense carpet of foliage, crowding out less vigorous plants in beds and borders. What is the best way to get rid of mares tail? Chemical weedkiller Spray using a herbicide Read more…
CAUSES OF LIVER DISEASE AND FAILURE IN HORSES Previously reported toxic plants causing liver failure in North America include the following: pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) (e.g., Senecio spp., Amsinckia spp.), alsike clover, and Panicum grasses (Kleingrass, fall Panicum). What is the most toxic plant to horses? Yew Plants Yew is one Read more…
More likely it’s just an indication of self-confidence and relaxation. A horse who is stressed or “on alert” will typically hold his mouth and chin tight. When he’s comfortable in his surroundings, that area softens, to the extent his lower lip may drop well below his upper lip. Why does Read more…