He is simply wearing a fly mask. A fly mask is a piece of gear used on horses heads to cover the eyes, jaw, and sometimes the ears and muzzle to protect them from flies and other biting insects. Why do they cover horses eyes when traveling? Why are horses Read more…
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…
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…
Cold hosing is felt to draw the heat out of the tissues, reduce excess blood flow, reduce swelling and bleeding, and temporarily relieve pain. Because the running water is gently massaging the area at a constant temperature, it won’t be warmed up by the body as cold or ice packs Read more…
Routine icing or cold-hosing of your horse’s legs after strenuous exercise can help minimize the slight inflammation that naturally occurs following hard work. Why do they put ice on horses legs? Typically, veterinarians ice legs because there is acute injury, so in the first 24 to 48 hours; to help Read more…
Continue to lope at your controlled pace for 1 to 2 minutes. Look up, put your heels down, relax, and ride. When you’re happy with your horse’s speed and behavior, ask for a stop. Is loping faster than cantering? The speed of the canter varies between 16 to 27 kilometres Read more…
What is cold therapy? Cold therapy is an age-old technique, used to help treat injuries for horses. It’s simple to use, effective, and available to everybody! The application of something cold can help reduce blood flow to the injured area, helping to reduce bruising, haemorrhage, and alleviate pain. What is Read more…
Some horses adapt well enough that they can be ridden, while others might never be safe to ride. The rider of a blind horse is responsible for the horse’s safety as well as his own, so riding anywhere outside of an arena might be too challenging to be enjoyable. Can Read more…
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…
Symptoms of Moon Blindness Inflammation. Redness of the eye area. Murkiness or white discoloration of the eye. Tearing (watering) Squinting. Blindness. How do you test for moon blindness in horses? Signs of equine recurrent uveitis Swollen eyelids. Sensitivity to light = keeping the eye closed. A cloudy cornea. Colour changes Read more…