A healthy horse will have gums that are a salmon color pink, and any variation from this can indicate a serious health issue that requires immediate attention. A healthy horse will usually have gums that are a light salmon pink. What do healthy horse gums look like? When healthy and Read more…
The average Hoof Trimmer in the US makes $30,630. The average bonus for an Hoof Trimmer is $359 which represents 1% of their salary, with 100% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Hoof Trimmers make the most in Portland, OR at $32,985, averaging total compensation 8% Read more…
When gums are so pale pink they almost look white, this may be the result of decreased circulation, anemia, fever, and/or systemic shock. If you notice your horse has very pale pink gums, call your vet immediately so they can diagnose the cause. What does it mean when horses gums Read more…
With some exceptions, chewing gum generally does not contain animal-derived ingredients. What animal is used in gum? Gelatin. Gelatin is made by boiling animal skin, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, and/or bones. Yum. It usually comes from cows or pigs. Is there horse hooves in gum? Glue, historically, is indeed made from Read more…
Just be sure not to serve her any Jell-O in the near future or your next class speaker may be a representative from PETA. Glue, historically, is indeed made from collagen taken from animal parts, particularly horse hooves and bones. In fact, the word “collagen” comes from the Greek kolla, Read more…
A hyperactive lip occurs when the muscles in the upper lip and under the nose are, well, hyperactive. This repeated overuse of those muscles can cause the top lip to raise and expose gum tissue. Perhaps the most common cause of a gummy smile is simply having too much gum Read more…
A.In certain locations, adding fish to troughs is very popular due to the anecdotal belief that they help keep water tanks cleaner for longer. Additionally, some owners add fish as a way to reduce mosquito larvae that might be present in water—especially in larger troughs that have less surface movement. Read more…
Most horses should have a thorough sheath cleaning every 6-12 months. A thorough cleaning will also allow you to examine the sheath and penis for any signs of neoplasia such as sarcoids, melanomas, and squamous cell carcinoma, habronemiasis or infections. What happens if you dont clean a horses sheath? Really Read more…
Keep in mind that generally a lost shoe is not a life threatening emergency. If it is the weekend and your farrier does not work weekends they may get back to you at the start of the working week. Horses were not born with shoes on and will generally survive Read more…
Horses often sleep with their eyes open, but not always. They enter deep sleep when lying down, and if out in a pasture or the wild, horses get REM sleep while others in the herd are awake and alert. They rotate their sleep so that they always have a lookout. Read more…