Promotes wound healing and nail health The topical application of horsetail ointment appears to promote wound healing. Does horsetail work topically? Horsetail is also good to apply to wounds, burns and other skin irritations which may explain why some people Read more…
It contains silica, which is thought to improve hair growth speed and strength along with potentially reducing dandruff. While no studies have evaluated horsetail oil used topically, a 2015 study found that oral tablets containing the oil improved hair growth Read more…
No, when horses are no longer useful, they are often sent to slaughterhouses across our borders to Canada and Mexico and sold for meat. Where does a dead horse go? The most common way to dispose of a horses’ body Read more…
Eating and licking soil has been seen in horses suffering from gastric upset, it is advice to consult with your vet if a sudden interest in geophagia is observed. Management or routine changes can also contribute to an increase in Read more…
“Licking metal surfaces can result from boredom, or the horses may simply like the metallic (iron) taste. Sometimes they are licking the salty taste of sweat from another individual that rubbed up against the rail.” Why does my horse keep Read more…
The most common reasons horses’ eat dirt are a salt deficiency, boredom, ulcers, change in diet, or intestinal parasites (worms). Horses may eat a small amount of soil for no particular reason, and this is normal behavior. What minerals are Read more…
To prevent horses from eating bedding, provide plenty of hay roughage and as much turnout as possible. If they continue to eat shavings, they may need to be muzzled when stabled, or a different type of stall bedding may need Read more…
What Do Horses Eat in the Wild? Foods & Plants Grasses. When you see the word “grass,” don’t think of the pretty, well-manicured stuff that’s found in lawns. Wild Forbs. Never heard of plants called “forbs” before? Bushes and Shrubs. Read more…
The cause may be from the lack of dietary bulk fibre which helps keep your horse’s stomach full. Potassium deficit animals may lick at wood and concrete. Sodium is often deficient in horses that exercise strenuously, which may lead to Read more…
Horses may develop white markings over areas where there was an injury to the animal, either to cover scar tissue from a cut or abrasion, or to reflect harm to the underlying skin or nerves. What causes white markings on Read more…