Dr. David Marlin, an equine thermoregulation expert, debunked the myth to Horse & Hound. Marlin worked extensively with the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to ensure competition horses were safe in the hot and humid conditions. Marlin is working to get the scientific word out: scraping off water is not necessary. Should Read more…
Symptoms of Horse Chestnut Poisoning in Dogs Bowel obstruction- If the hard nuts are eaten they may prevent the passage of food through the intestinal tract, in addition, if this condition is not corrected it may cause decreased blood flow to the bowels leading to necrosis of the tissues. What Read more…
Both horse chestnut and edible chestnuts produce a brown nut, but edible chestnuts always have a tassel or point on the nut. Can you eat chestnuts if you have a nut allergy? NO. Despite the name water chestnuts are not a nut and come from the edible portion of a Read more…
Shoeing. Dogs love hoof waste as a delicacy and are always happy when the farrier is there to shod the horses! As a rule, it is completely safe for most dogs to chew or eat fresh hoof shavings, as they contain calcium, protein and biotin. Is it good for dogs Read more…
They have showy flowers in spring, which mature to large dark brown capsules in late summer or early fall. While the hard, shiny buckeye fruits are considered good luck when carried in your pocket, they should not be eaten since they are poisonous to people. Are chestnuts good luck? Walnuts, Read more…
The sole of a riding boot is different than your regular boots. These shoes are designed with a textured sole to make them easier to walk in. You’ll rarely see a pair of riding boots with a heel higher than 2 or 3 inches, whereas other boot styles can incorporate Read more…
Horse chestnuts and ergots are callous on a horse’s legs. Chestnuts are believed to be remnants of an extra toe lost through evolution. They are flat and crusty areas devoid of hair. Ergots are callous growths located at the bottom of the horse’s fetlock, often covered by hair. Should you Read more…
Brushing boots are horse boots that wrap your horse’s lower legs. The versatile design of these boots allows them to be used for a wide range of disciplines including dressage, eventing, show jumping, and general hacking. Can brushing boots be used for turnout? Brushing boots are one of the most Read more…
A great technique for slowing down feeding is to double up your hay nets. Use one haynet inside another to make it more difficult for the horse to get to the hay. Doubling up the nets can make the access points much smaller for the horse which will essentially slow Read more…
Also, in nature, horses do not move in a circle for 30 minutes straight – as during lunging. So, is it necessary to use boots for horses? Yes, it is! Used during training or competitions – depending on the discipline: jumping horse boots, dressage horse boots, eventing horse boots, western Read more…