Vinegar in small amounts is fine for horses. It helps acidify the urinary tract, which might be helpful for some horses prone to urinary tract stones. Will vinegar hurt horses? Apple Cider Vinegar works to acidify the horse’s stomach for Read more…
“Physiologically, feeding baking soda isn’t going to do any harm, but from a regulatory standpoint, it’s going to inch closer to a prohibited level, even when the horse is getting no real benefit. Bottom line: I wouldn’t recommend feeding plain Read more…
Large Strongyles. Large Strongyles Large strongyles, otherwise known as bloodworms, are parasites known to be the most destructive and deadly of all equine parasites. As immature larvae migrate through the horse’s blood vessels, they begin to destroy arterial walls, block Read more…
It’s incredibly easy to upset this balance, especially by feeding things that aren’t part of the normal diet. Feeding too many treats of any kind can start a cascade of events that can easily end in colic or another malady. Read more…
Most of that over-consumed salt, along with your investment on mineral licks or blocks, will pass through the horse and end up in the bedding or on the ground. Your horse’s mouth will become sore. A horse that spends too Read more…
Treats are NOT bad for horses most of the time, but there are a few exceptions. Feeding too many treats or the wrong type of treats can be a problem, as can giving sugary treats to horses who have metabolic Read more…
There are some equine enthusiasts out there that believe that the carrot tops are toxic to horses and may cause colic. This is not true, however, you will want to make sure they are free from pesticides. What is this? Read more…
While sugar is an important energy compound, it should be fed to horses with great care. Too much starch and sugar in a horse’s diet may directly (via digestive tract overload) or indirectly (insulin resistance) negatively affect a horse’s health Read more…
dam. A broodmare is a mare used for breeding. A horse’s female parent is known as its dam. What do you call a horse’s wife? A housewife is a married woman who does not have a paid job, but instead Read more…
A mare (mother horse) forms a unique bond with her foal (baby horse) as part of the birth process, and this bond remains strong no matter how many other mares and foals are nearby. What is a mother horse called? Read more…