No, Your Horse Doesn’t Need a Rug For most horses, rugging in Summer is simply unnecessary. Even lightweight Summer rugs can prevent your horse from cooling themselves effectively. Horses rely on sweating to maintain a safe core body temperature. Is Read more…
As long as the amperage is adequate, horses can be controlled with as little as 2,000 volts, but to make the fence more memorable and easier to maintain, a minimum of 3,000 volts is recommended. How many volts does an Read more…
Horses get tired just like we do, and often they take a break by laying down. We had a horse that ran amok during rainstorms, but it would lay down and recover from its exertion as soon as the weather Read more…
Severe electrocution may occur when a horse bites into electric wires or outlets within their reach. If a horse survives severe electrocution, they may have difficulty breathing and succumb to lung-related complications later. For that reason, proactive treatment may give Read more…
Horse’s urine is bitter pungent, and destroys skin diseases, wounds and neutralizes the effect of poisons. What are the uses of horse urine? Premarin is a very common drug prescribed to millions of women worldwide as a hormone replacement therapy. Read more…
Horses need constant access to a dry, safe, comfortable shelter to protect them from rain, wind, and snow. In warm and sunny weather, the shelter you supply will provide your companion with much needed shade and relief from biting insects. Read more…
Some say the best option is to keep animals inside the barn to prevent injury from flying debris. Others insist the best chance for survival comes when horses are turned loose into an open field. What does a horse tornado? Read more…
-40° F.. In the absence of wind and moisture, horses tolerate temperatures at or slightly below 0° F. If horses have access to a shelter, they can tolerate temperatures as low as -40° F. But horses are most comfortable at Read more…
Problems such as arthritis, generalized muscle aches or laminitis may cause a horse to lie down. Neurological conditions can cause lack of coordination and weakness, and this may cause your horse to lie down. One of the most common reasons Read more…
“I use the same silicone spray product to waterproof blankets as I do on my patio cushions – Scotchgard™,” says Barron. “It’s cheap, you can pick it up just about anywhere, and it works. KIWI Camp Dry® is another good Read more…