What Is Pig Eye In Horses?

A ‘pig eye’ is a small eye, sometimes rounder and also a fault. Muzzle: Like the poll and forehead, the muzzle should be broad with large nostrils. ‘Tea cup’ muzzle are a fault, directly affecting the ability for the horse to draw in air, as well, disrupting proper tooth rooting. Read more…

What Helps Horse Inflammation?

Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) is a potent anti-inflammatory agent used in the treatment of horses. Medical grade DMSO acts as a solvent that absorbs readily into the skin and can act as a carrier for other anti-inflammatory agents while having its own anti-inflammatory properties. How do you reduce inflammation in horses? Read more…

Are Horses Born With Sway Back?

Not all horses acquire a swayback with time, however. Some are born with this deformity. Also called lordosis, swayback does not necessarily preclude affected horses from being ridden, though saddle fit can sometimes be incredibly difficult, if not impossible. What causes a horse to be sway back? Swayback is caused Read more…