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…
Despite what the bureau says, a working predator-prey relationship could thrive if we would let it. Lions hunted wild horses in North America for millions of years, and they still do. Who would win a lion or a horse? The Read more…
The body may be tense and the horse may show irritation or an anxious expression. Some horses may grind their teeth. Pain can also cause profuse sweating and restlessness and if you measure pulse and respiration, they are generally elevated. Read more…
Heavy breeds Heavy breed horses are called draft horses. Their huge size and muscular bodies make them good at pulling and carrying objects. The draft horses is probably the most well-known breed of this type. What is the thickest horse Read more…