“Licking metal surfaces can result from boredom, or the horses may simply like the metallic (iron) taste. Sometimes they are licking the salty taste of sweat from another individual that rubbed up against the rail.” Why does my horse keep licking metal? Nutritionally speaking, it most definitely could be a Read more…
Eating and licking soil has been seen in horses suffering from gastric upset, it is advice to consult with your vet if a sudden interest in geophagia is observed. Management or routine changes can also contribute to an increase in geophagia, these behavioural changes are often seen on horses in Read more…
No, when horses are no longer useful, they are often sent to slaughterhouses across our borders to Canada and Mexico and sold for meat. Where does a dead horse go? The most common way to dispose of a horses’ body is to bury it, bring it to a landfill, or Read more…
It contains silica, which is thought to improve hair growth speed and strength along with potentially reducing dandruff. While no studies have evaluated horsetail oil used topically, a 2015 study found that oral tablets containing the oil improved hair growth and strength in women with self-perceived thinning hair. Does horse Read more…
Promotes wound healing and nail health The topical application of horsetail ointment appears to promote wound healing. Does horsetail work topically? Horsetail is also good to apply to wounds, burns and other skin irritations which may explain why some people suffering from thinning hair prefer to use it as a Read more…
Horsetail contains large amounts of water so the key is getting it adequately dried for storing it. You can use a food dehydrator set to the lowest temperature setting or you can bundle the horsetail up, tie the bundles, and hang them upside down in a cool, dark place with Read more…
The Pacific Northwest is home to about 20 Equisetum species. Horsetail is a perennial plant that grows from underground tuber-bearing rootstocks. What season does horsetail grow? A rhizomatous perennial, field horsetail produces fertile non-photosynthetic spore bearing stems in March-April followed by green vegetative stems in late-spring. The cone bearing fertile Read more…
Description. The Wahl Mane & Tail Brush is designed to gently detangle the mane and tail. Equipped with plastic bristles that are durable enough to detangle manes yet gentle enough to ensure your horse’s comfort. What is a mane brush? The Grooming Deluxe’s Mane Brush gets rid of all the Read more…
Instructions: Generously rub detangler into the horse’s tail. Start at the very bottom of the tail and use the end of the grooming rake to carefully pick apart hairs. Continue working your way all the way to the top of the tail. Wash the tail 2-3 times to get out Read more…
Tail-swishing indicates tension in the horse, often from back pain or other orthopedic issues. Checking saddle fit and back health is a good place to start. Another common cause of tension under saddle is equine gastric ulcer syndrome. What does it mean when a horse is wagging his tail? Horses Read more…