Those horses that have had bony tissue fired, such as with splints, can return gradually to training after 6 weeks of walking. In North America, pin firing is used mostly to treat horses with splints, curbs, tendon and ligament injuries, and fetlock and surrounding soft tissue injuries. Why are horses Read more…
Cold compresses are the most suitable. They reduce the blood supply to the affected area and so reduce the number of inflammatory cells being brought in – it is these inflammatory cells that cause fluid to leak into the surrounding tissues and cause swelling. What to do when your horse Read more…
Since horses are a prey animal, they can see almost 360 degrees. They have one blind spot that is directly behind them at the base of their tail. If they move their head slightly around, they can then see in that blind spot. Do horses have 360 degree vision? Horse Read more…
about 350°. Horse eyes are among the largest of any land mammal, and are positioned on the sides of the head (that is, they are positioned laterally). This means horses have a range of vision of about 350°, with approximately 65° of this being binocular vision and the remaining 285° Read more…
Sit deep and relaxed in the saddle, and keep the reins slightly loose. You don’t want to pull back on your horse’s mouth as you ask them to move forward. Give your horse a gentle squeeze (not a kick) with your lower legs to signal he should begin walking. Are Read more…
Treatment: Antihistamines or corticosteroids may help ease the itch and inflammation, providing relief to the itchy horse; antibiotics or antimicrobial shampoos can help prevent secondary infections. Pentoxifylline can be used to decrease skin reactivity, and in some cases allergy serum is worth trying. What soothes itchy skin in horses? Soothing Read more…
All the benefits of Epsom salts in an easy–to–apply gel. Helps to draw out hoof abscesses and infections. Soothes sole bruising and helps reduce swelling. Relieves sore joints and relaxes muscles. What does soaking a hoof in Epsom salt do? Soaking the hoof up to three times daily for 30 Read more…
Parelli’s Answer: Horses kick for two reasons: fear and self-defense, or as an act of dominance. A fearful kick is usually quick and tends to happen when a horse feels cornered or trapped. A dominant kick is more of a premeditated attack and not quite as quick; you can see Read more…
The barefoot life won’t work for a horse that lives in a stall or small pen, soft grassy pasture or wet conditions. This is especially true if you then ride your horse on gravel roads or rocky terrain. The horse will quickly become tender-footed or go lame from stone bruising. Read more…
In the wild, horses are most scared of natural predators like lions, wolves, and alligators. Domesticated horses can be scared of any sound they haven’t heard before, and it could be as innocent as the sounds of plastic bags, barking, or any suspicious noise in the wind. Why do horses Read more…