once a week. We encourage owners to comb/brush out their horse’s mane and tail once a week. Brushing everyday can damage the hair and cause loss, in turn resulting in a thin, short mane and tail. How often should you brush a horse’s mane and tail? 4. To stimulate healthy Read more…
Brushing a Horse Step-By-Step Secure Your Horse So You Can Groom Them. Use the Curry Comb to Loosen Dirt on Your Horse’s Coat. Sweep Dirt Off Your Horse’s Coat Using a Dandy Brush. Remove Remaining Dust From Your Horse’s Coat Using a Soft Body Brush. Pick Out Your Horse’s Hooves Read more…
Filly Sorrento, by Billy Be Cool, was born completely tail-less four weeks ago at Hill Valley Stud, Lincs. Owner Darren Hardy told H&H she has been thoroughly examined by vets, and she is doing well. “We’ve been researching and have only found two other horses in the whole world born Read more…
13 days. In this study, tail hairs took 19 days to lengthen by one centimeter for wild asses. Przewalski’s horses grew one centimeter of tail hair in 17 days, while domestic horses produced the same growth in 13 days. What helps tail growth in horses? To stimulate healthy tail growth, Read more…
Leaving a halter on a foal that is unattended is a bad idea for two reasons. The first reason is the same reason you should not leave a halter on an adult horse. They can get hung up on most anything. The second reason is because foals are continually growing Read more…
Male horses that are not intended for use as breeding stock are usually castrated, also referred to as gelding. Gelding a horse involve the removal of both testicles, the epididymis and part of the spermatic cord that supplies blood and nerves and houses the ductus deferens to the testicles. Do Read more…
There are two theories on the origin of this expression. One such theory is that horses were used for hunting and warfare and it was necessary for warriors to be in good health. Another theory is that horses have strong immune systems and are resistant to many diseases making them Read more…
Horses may chew on wood in their stable, fencing, or trees. Hay and pasture may vary in the content of fiber and it is shown that if horses are not getting enough fiber in your diet they may choose to chew wood. How do I get my horse to stop Read more…
Mares Tail is rarely eaten except when dried in hay, but all species should be considered potentially toxic to horses. How much horsetail is toxic to horses? Brackenfern and horsetail are toxic when horses eat it fresh (in pasture) or dried in hay. If horses eat a diet with 20 Read more…
Often, creosote is used to treat fences and deter horses from chewing through them. What can I put on wood so horses to stop chewing? Anti-chew strips or bars can be applied to stable doors, gates, fencing, and more. If horse toys or any of the other steps are ineffective, Read more…