Because of the placement of the eyes, horses have blind spots in their vision, which are important to understand and be aware of. They can’t see directly in front of them – closer than 4 feet – or behind them, Read more…
Regardless of the reason, a horse that can’t get on its feet presents a serious situation. Horses that lie down for extended periods—many hours or a few days—are at increased risk for complications such as pressure sores, colic, and pneumonia. Read more…
It’s perfectly normal for all horses to shake their heads at some time or another. Thankfully, in general it’s just a defence mechanism aimed at agitating and dislodge any pesky flies. So, if you see your horse shaking his head Read more…
Other treatment options include tinted contact lenses which combat head shaking in horses that are light sensitive, antihistamine drugs such as hydroxyzine and cyproheptadine (although side-effects of lethargy and anorexia occasionally outweigh the benefits), gabapentin to treat generalised neuropathic pain Read more…
Some popular horse breeds with blue roan coats include the American Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred, and Arabians. Blue roan is a relatively rare coat color, so these horses are often considered quite valuable. What breed of horse is blue? What is Read more…
Like any companion animal, horses require care. Horses, however, need a lot more care than dogs, cats or goldfish. If you’ve always wanted a horse, it’s important to understand both the financial and time commitment required for horse ownership. Can Read more…
In horses of any age, bit chewing can signify anxiety. Different horses mature at different rates. Even if your horse seems physically prepared to perform at his current level, he may not be ready mentally. Try reducing the pressure: shorten Read more…
The process is as follows: Anxious horses might be given a sedative first. A lethal overdose of anaesthetic drugs is then administered intravenously (through a vein) The horse will collapse gradually, experiencing a rapid loss of consciousness followed by the Read more…
Senior horses can also have a calming effect on younger, more energetic horses. They’re not only great friends for people– hey make wonderful companions for other horses. Senior horses have often “been there, done that” and have experience that makes Read more…
Bottom line: You CAN learn to ride a horse at any age, provided you have the physical fitness and mental acuity to develop the necessary skills and do so safely. Fortunately, there are equestrians enthusiastically trotting along at all levels Read more…