Flies of different types love to bother horse eyes, and their presence commonly causes eye irritation. Flies can also transmit certain bacterial and parasitic diseases to the eyes of horses. How do I keep flies off my horses eyes? Fly masks and sheets are effective ways to keep flies off Read more…
Head and Shoulders (yes, the human version) can be effective for your horse’s dandruff. Always be sure to rinse thoroughly—any residue left on the skin can cause further itching, irritation, and more dandruff. How do you treat dandruff in horses? Antidandruff shampoos formulated for horses can dissolve flakes and scales. Read more…
It’s a wonderful shampoo For horses in dressage competitions, where their appearance really matters, a good wash down is important. Shampoos with tea tree oil offer a mild aroma therapy and help to keep their coat clean. Tea tree oil in light dilutions can help stimulate the coat giving it Read more…
A small amount of light mineral oil (such as baby oil) may help to loosen lumps and make excessive smegma easier to remove. It is important to be gentle and not abrade the skin and to rinse all trace of soap away. What is the best horse sheath cleaner? Use Read more…
Mix together one cup of distilled water, one cup of liquid castile soap — which is an olive oil based soap — one cup of aloe vera gel, four teaspoons of glycerin and a teaspoon of avocado oil. If desired, you can also mix in a small amount of essential Read more…
NO — horse shampoo cannot magically make your hair grow faster or thicker. Since there’s no medicinal or steroidal chemicals in it, it’s just not possible. Generally, if you’re looking for a miracle unicorn product then it’s simply not out there. How often should you use horse shampoo? two to Read more…
For horses, flies and mosquitoes compete for the title of most annoying pest. From acting as an area repellent to being placed directly on horses, vinegar is a good home-made solution for helping keep your horses fly-free. Is white vinegar harmful to horses? If you put vinegar in your horse’s Read more…
A prophet’s thumbprint is a depression in the muscle, usually found on the lower part of a horse’s neck or shoulder. It is often triangular but may also be linear, looking just like a thumbprint in a piece of bread dough. What causes prophets thumbprint horse? It is a depression Read more…
Horses are fine for up to 9 hours in a trailer as long as they have food and water, and unloading during the trip just adds to your end time considerably. Is trailering stressful for horses? Resistance in the horse to trailer loading is a common source of stress and Read more…
Horses also create orientation points with the help of scents. Along the route, they drop feces, which they can use later on to find their way back to a location. Other horses also use these fecal piles as directions. Even without ‘manure maps’ though, horses can still find their way Read more…