Simple fractures of the coffin bone often require several months of rest to heal completely. The bar shoe will need to remain in place during this time. Subsequent radiographs will be necessary to determine when the fracture is healed completely Read more…
Horses have the perfect equipment to eat short grass (two pairs of incisors that meet in the mouth like sharp scissors). Horses can eat their fill (and get/remain fat) on grass plants that are 3cm – 4cm, ponies can do Read more…
Horses have manes to provide shade on hot sunny days and insulate their neck on cold days, and it acts as a natural fly screen. Manes also offer a layer of protection from predators’ teeth, and long forelocks shade the Read more…
In short, yes, horses can eat too much grass. As grass contains more calories that hay or haylage, it’s easy for your equine friend to pack on the pounds if they are allowed to graze freely all through the day. Read more…
Even if you don’t feed ACV daily, your horse can still get the benefits from their drinking water. Some owners choose to add apple cider vinegar to their horse’s water trough on an ongoing basis (recommended amount is 1 cup Read more…
Competition scents for horse and rider Basil. The dressage horse and rider always benefit from a quick sniff of basil before a test, as it sharpens the mind and helps retain focus on the task at hand. Bergamot. Chamomile. Eucalyptus. Read more…
Horses are herbivores that need a diet high in fiber and low in starch or sugar to maintain their health. Grass provides this and much more. Can a horse eat too much grass? In short, yes, horses can eat too Read more…
It may be tempting, but try to avoid bathing your horse with soap and water on a daily basis. It’ll lead to dry skin and a coat depleted of its natural oils, which can actually make your horse more susceptible Read more…
Virtually any horse can have a naturally full tail. Unfortunately, prevailing practices prevent them. Conventional care can actually make hair thin, difficult to maintain and impossible to grow while worsening tangles and locking in stains. Do some horses have short Read more…
3 to 4 inches high. The recommended rule of thumb is to let horses graze for one week, or until the short grass species (Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass) are 2 to 3 inches high and the tall grass species Read more…