Light receptors in a horse’s eyes relay changes in daylight length to the pineal gland in his brain, which produces melatonin. As hours of daylight decrease in the late autumn, melatonin production increases, which triggers coat growth. What causes horses Read more…
Herbal remedies like aloe, comfrey, calendula and lavender stimulate healing and have a low risk of irritation. Herbal remedies including mullein, yarrow and tea tree oil promote skin conditioning. Never use undiluted tea tree oil on your horse. Why is Read more…
Just as humans use these supplements for their hair and nails, biotin and gelatin for horses can help gelatin for horses and hair grow and strengthen over time. What do you feed horses for hair growth? Zinc, biotin, protein (and Read more…
Coconut oil also has the added properties of being a waterproofing agent as well, so will help keep moisture away from the infected area for longer – which can be great for stubborn heel infections. Can you use coconut oil Read more…
Almost all oils will have a positive impact on coat shine. Cold pressed flax/linseed oil, canola or soybean oil or any oils that have been fortified with omega fatty acids are particularly effective. Despite low omega fatty acid levels, rice Read more…
Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) (LdSH[RC]) is a regular armoured regiment of the Canadian Army and is Canada’s only tank regiment. Currently based in Edmonton, Alberta, the regiment is part of 3rd Canadian Division’s 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. Does Read more…
Blanketing won’t prevent the growth of the winter coat, but it does cause the hair to grow in shorter because the environment beneath the blanket is warmer. How is hair growth controlled in horses? In many species, including horses, melatonin Read more…
Top Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Spray it directly onto hooves with thrush or other fungal problems. Some even soak the hoof or create poultices. You can occasionally rinse your horse mane’s mane with ACV to remove buildups of soap Read more…
Mane rubbing is often caused by insect bites, particularly from ticks that attach to the horse’s neck skin to feed on blood. They are hard to see, but easy to feel by running your fingers through the base of the Read more…
Some horse wounds will scar and grow some hair back. Some scars remain hairless. It boils down to how much damage happened to the hair follicles in the skin. Lots of damage means the hair is probably not coming back. Read more…