Horsetails are troublesome as poisonous plants, especially when they are abundant in hay. There is some evidence that horses are less susceptible than sheep and cattle to the toxic principle in green plants. Equisetum palustre may be lethal to cattle, but Equisetum arvense is rarely if ever lethal. Is horsetail Read more…
scouring rush. horsetail, (genus Equisetum), also called scouring rush, fifteen species of rushlike conspicuously jointed perennial herbs, the only living genus of plants in the order Equisetales and the class Equisetopsida. What is the phylum name for horsetail? Taxonomy and Phylogeny The genus traditionally had been put in a phylum Read more…
Horsetail is the richest source of silica, with up to 25% of its dry weight being silica. No other plant includes such a high concentration of silica. Further, scientists believe that horsetail’s bone boosting benefits are due to its high silica content. Which is better silica or horsetail? High potency Read more…
Give your horse’s tail a bubble bath. A handy trick for washing your horse’s tail is to put a small amount of shampoo into a small bucket and then add water to make it sudsy. Hold the bucket in one hand and dunk your horse’s tail in it with the Read more…
Walk very close to them – If you do need to walk behind a horse, it is safest to either walk as close to the horse as possible (while keeping one hand on them), or leave a wide berth of about 8-10 feet between you and the horse. How should Read more…
At 8 months and 10 months deworm with Ivermectin or Strongid. How often should you worm with ivermectin? The dose is usually 150 micrograms (mcg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight taken as a single dose. The treatment may be repeated every 3 to 12 months. What is the worming Read more…
Braided Horse Manes Prevented Tangles. Manes and tails were first braided to prevent tangling in the harness and equipment when a horse was hitched. A braided horse mane prevented entanglement in brush when hunting and improved site lines for riders. Does braiding hair come from horse hair? Horsehair is used Read more…
Most donkeys have sturdy hooves and do not need shoes. However, donkeys that are ridden often on rough terrain do benefit from wearing shoes. Do donkeys wear donkey shoes? Do donkeys need to wear donkey-shoes? No. Most donkeys do not need to wear shoes, but some do. If donkeys need Read more…
Pasture Management for Worm Control Dung Removal. By far the most effective way of reducing larval numbers on your paddocks is via removal of the dung. Resting Paddocks. Cross-Grazing. Harrowing. Using Older Animals to “Clean” Paddocks. How do you get rid of worms in a pasture? Harvesting fields for hay Read more…
7 Ways to Ward Off Flies #1 SPRAY IT ON. Obvious, right? #2 GEAR ‘EM UP. You all know what I am talking about, dressing your horse like they are going into a medieval battle. #3 APPLY SOME SALVES. #4 KEEP IT CLEAN. #5 SET YOUR TRAPS. #6 FEED IT Read more…