Commonly prescribed anti-itching medications include corticosteroids and essential fatty acids. A program that stresses preventive control of parasites in the horse’s environment—including insect control and regular deworming programs—can help eliminate or reduce some causes of itching. Why is my horse Read more…
right side. What Side Should The Mane Lay On? Traditionally your horse’s mane should lay on the right side of the neck. If your horse’s mane naturally falls to the left side, you can train it to rest on the Read more…
right side. Dressage Braids Plaits should always be on the right side of the horse, so if the mane is not yet on this side, use a comb and mane and tail detangler spray to brush it over. What side Read more…
between $40 and $100. Q: How much does it cost to have a professional braid your horse’s mane? You should expect to pay somewhere between $40 and $100 for a mane braid and $25 to $75 for a tail braid. Read more…
The most common causes of itching are parasites, infections, and allergies. There are many skin diseases that do not initially cause itching; however, itching may develop because of secondary bacterial or yeast infections. It is possible that by the time Read more…
#1 – Why we mount on the left This dates back to ancient Europe when gentlemen carried swords. The scabbard was usually on the left side of the body, so the man could draw the sword with his right. Therefore, Read more…
If the left front hoof appears before the right front hoof, you are on the left lead. If the right front hoof appears before the left front hoof, you are on the right lead. If you’re on the wrong lead, Read more…
Horses can be treated with sprays of pyrethrins, synthetic pyrethrins, or the organophosphate coumaphos to kill lice. Does ivermectin kill lice in horses? Both moxidectin and ivermectin also kill external parasites, such as lice, mites, ticks and the skin-dwelling larvae Read more…
Adult horses may sleep for a couple hours a day lying down in total, and younger horses for even longer. They will typically be partially on their side, legs folded underneath with chin resting on the ground. Is it bad Read more…
What most attracts them to their target is warmth and movement, which horses typically provide both. Horseflies will thrive on horses and not only do they get protein from their blood but also from the moist material around horses eyes. Read more…