Magnesium is a macromineral that horses need for optimal muscle function and nerve transmission. It is involved in energy metabolism, enzyme activity and muscle tissue recovery following exercise. Why do athletes need magnesium? Magnesium helps maintain normal nerve and muscle function, heart rhythm (cardiac excitability), vasomotor tone, blood pressure, immune Read more…
Mix handfuls of Epsom salts with a small amount of water and gently massage your horse in circular motions, then rinse off. This will leave its body feeling soft and the blood flow will be temporarily increased in the areas massaged. This will flush toxins and bring nutrients with the Read more…
Male horses, or stallions, have certain advantages over their female counterparts. For one, they are typically stronger and faster than mares, which is an asset in racing or other competition. Are male horses stronger than females? Generally speaking, male horses are faster, taller, and stronger than their female counterparts. They Read more…
It is advisable not to ride horses on the roads in the fog, dusk or dark. If you have to ride in these conditions, lights should be worn that are visible from front and back. Tail lights should be fitted to the horse and reflective clothing worn by both you Read more…
You should never ride or lead a horse on a pavement or footpath, nor should you take your equine onto cycle tracks. Are horses allowed on pavements UK? You MUST NOT take a horse onto a footpath or pavement, and you should not take a horse onto a cycle track. Read more…
But what about those police horses that patrol the streets and leave mess behind? Why don’t that have to pick them up? There is no law that requires people to pick up horse manure the way there is with dog fouling. Do you have to clear up horse poo? There Read more…
Adding just enough water to keep the pile moist while turning it at least once a day can produce optimal results as well. Frequent turning helps to speed up the composting process. Covering the pile with a tarp can help keep it relatively dry, but still moist enough to work Read more…
Poo-picking your paddock, especially if it’s a smaller one, helps to keep the pasture palatable as well as reducing weeds and the worm burden of any horses grazing the field. You should poo-pick at least twice a week and ideally more often than that. How often should I pick my Read more…
A spokesman for the council clarified: “One of the reasons that there are no legislation or enforcement powers covering horse dung is that unlike dog fouling, horse dung from a healthy horse presents no risk to human health.” That’s right, horse poo apparently is not a health risk towards humans. Read more…
Horse manure is not as smelly as cat or dog feces. Most people do not find it overly offensive. Does horse poop smell good? In fact, most people do not find it particularly unpleasant. Your horse’s feces may smell foul if there is an excess of food, a nutritional imbalance, Read more…