pinworm. The most common parasite tied to tail rubbing is the pinworm (Oxyuris equi), which causes rectal irritation. Do horses rub their tails when they have worms? Also known as rat tail, broken hair or matted tail, tail rubbing most Read more…
Generally, the ingredients that are found in horse shampoos are similar to those that are made for humans and this makes them perfect for use. They are safe to use and do not have side effects. Avoid using it in Read more…
Coconut: You might not think that horses eat coconuts, but they do! Coconuts are high in potassium, iron, and magnesium, but are also high in fat. To feed a coconut to a horse, slice it open and scoop out the Read more…
Coconut oil works wonders on a horses mane and tail. Just massage it into the base of the mane or tail and leave it don’t wash it out. You can do it as much as you like. It will soon Read more…
A lack of forage is the most common reason cited for tail-chewing. And it isn’t always because the hay you’re feeding is poor quality. Some research shows that horses need forage with a fiber length greater than four inches — Read more…
Tail rubbing can be prompted by dirty, sweaty skin on the dock, under the tail, in/around the sheath or udder, or in the crevice between the hind legs. Harsh cleaning or fly-repellent products that dry the skin in these delicate Read more…
Bounces and/or Polework. If your horse jumps, bounces are a great way to build muscle without putting too much strain on their joints. Because the horse has to rock on to their back end and push off the ground to Read more…
“Grooming a tail every day is important because it stimulates the roots of the hair, which causes the tail to grow,” says Palm. “Taking care of the tail is good for the horse’s health, as well as for your relationship Read more…
Prince Imperial was credited with having the longest forelock (at 7 ft) and longest mane (at 9 ft 10 inches) in the world, the mane later being described as 14 ft 3 inches at its longest. He weighed 1840 pounds Read more…
Treatment. There is no definitive treatment for these plaques. As they are mostly a cosmetic issue, if they are not bothering the horse, no treatment needs to be pursued. What causes tartar on horses teeth? It is normally a yellow-brown Read more…