“Banging” is the traditional term used to refer to trimming the bottom of your horse’s tail. Banging gives the tail a thick, boxy, healthy tail appearance. For best results, trim it when the hair is wet and combed out. Cut Read more…
A fistula is an atypical area that comes from an infection, and leads from the body of the horse to the outer part of the body. Fistulous withers occurs when the outer part of the withers of the horse is Read more…
Broken necks in horses are potentially devastating but rare. A crashing fall more often results in fracture of the limbs or of the thoracic spine. When neck fractures do occur, the outcome may be sudden death or euthanasia a short Read more…
When a horse always resists cantering on a particular lead, it’s usually because it’s physically difficult or painful to do so. Lead problems may result from discomfort or stiffness anywhere in the legs, body or back. How do you get Read more…
Horses have no feeling in their mane, but they do grow hair that is just as sensitive as human hair. Unlike our hairs on the top of your head, horse’s hairs are not usually trimmed. Do horses have feeling in Read more…
Possible causes include nutritional deficiencies, teething, boredom and even just playing. Discuss your foal’s diet with your veterinarian if your foal begins chewing on the tails of other horses. A mineral deficiency may be responsible for the vice and it Read more…
Banging a tail means to cut it off blunt at the bottom. Traditionally horse’s tails were banged to avoid them becoming soiled and straggly at the bottom. Not all horses should have their tails banged. What does it mean when Read more…
Based on their performance-enhancing potential, caffeine and theophylline are prohibited substances in equine sports. Residues in horses can be caused by wilful application or by unintended uptake of contaminated feed. Can you give caffeine to a horse? Giving horses caffeine Read more…
Vulvar winking is a common behavior for mares in heat (estrus), and usually accompanies squatting and urination. However, vulvar winking also occurs when the urinary tract or vulva is irritated. Do pregnant mares still wink? The signs the mare displays Read more…
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an herbal remedy that dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times. It was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. Can you eat horsetail plants? Horsetail has Read more…