It is not uncommon to grab (with your hand) the ear of a badly behaving horse in an effort to get him to stand still. The ear can be an extremely effective “restraint” mechanism- but be careful. Some horses respond violently to the grabbing of an ear and might become Read more…
Common Hoof Problems in Horses Abscesses. Thrush and other infections. Hoof bruises, punctures, and corns. Hoof wall cracks. White Line Disease (Seedy toe) or white line widening. Laminitis. Founder. Navicular Syndrome. What causes hoof problems in horses? Hoof Wall Cracks Sand cracks usually occur as a result of cuts and Read more…
If a horse is ridden, drifts or swerves out of its lane in such a manner that it interferes with, impedes or intimidates another horse, it is a foul and may result in the disqualification of the offending horse. What does it mean if a horse is disqualified? d) If Read more…
Parrot mouth is a rather common hereditary defect where the lower jaw is too short and the upper and lower incisor teeth do not meet properly. Monkey mouth, or undershot jaw, is the opposite and is less common than parrot mouth. Both conditions may interfere with grazing. What is unsoundness Read more…
Whether a horse is sound of course depends on an intricate combination of internal (often innate) factors such as breeding, conformation, age, training history and previous injury plus external factors such as training and surface use. What is soundness in a horse? The term soundness or “a sound horse” does Read more…
Symptoms of Aneurysm in Horses Sudden breathing difficulty. Tissue death. Blood in the urine. Abdomen pain. Constipation. Diarrhea. Muscle tremors. Lameness. What happens when a horse has an aneurysm? Aneurysm in Horses An aneurysm is an abnormal ballooning of a weakened arterial wall in the body. If the ballooning becomes Read more…
All of these procedures require a period of rest to allow healing, usually in the region of 4-5 weeks after which we recommend horses are gradually returned to work. Do horses improve after wind surgery? The answer is No. In fact, it deteriorates. The second question was: Does post wind-op Read more…
The answer is No. In fact, it deteriorates. What does wind surgery do for a horse? Wind Surgery is the term applied to a collection of procedures which aim to improve the function of the horse’s upper airway. How does a jockey make a horse go faster? Study shows Jockeys Read more…
A stayer is a horse that may be a better horse racing performer over a longer distance, such as more than 3⁄2 miles (2.4 km). Sometimes, the term may also refer to a horse that is not able to quicken or speed up. What is a stayer run? A stayer Read more…
Roaring (laryngeal hemiplegia) is a condition in horses that greatly reduces their airflow during exercise. Affected horses make a “roar” sound under work. Damage or breakdown of the laryngeal nerve causes roaring. The term laryngeal hemiplegia means paralysis of half of the larynx. What does roaring sound like in horses? Read more…