They should never be put on a wet horse. When you buy a new rug do not throw away your old one! There will come a time when exceptionally rough weather or accidental damage will mean that you need a Read more…
In some cases, you may find your horse laying down to relax in the sun! Laying down for short periods of time may be normal behavior for your horse, especially if they are in a comfortable environment. However, most of Read more…
Why is My Horse Eating Dirt? Dirt is a natural part of the equine diet. It contains minerals that a horse may be missing and has beneficial microbes that benefit digestion. Horses in the wild and in our pastures have Read more…
It’s a powerful antiseptic that kills germs and bad breath. Did you know it’s also helpful around the barn? It can even be used directly on your horse! Listerine is affordable and easy to find, which makes it very practical Read more…
Soaking hay for 15 to 60 minutes is a good way to manage these horses, but only soak hay if your preferred hay isn’t available. Feed soaked hay right away to avoid mold growth. Dispose of water in random grassy Read more…
Unlike many other skin conditions, areas with rain rot do not typically itch but can be painful and cause your horse to become sensitive to touch. What are the symptoms of rain scald in horses? In mild cases, the horse Read more…
Spray liberally on your horse. 3. Hoof and Fungus Issues: Thrush and other foot fungus infections can be greatly reduced by a regular spray or soak application of apple cider vinegar to the sole and frog of a horse’s feet. Read more…
What does 2 to 5 odds mean? 2-5 Betting Odds means that out of 7 possible outcomes, the 2/5 odds are that there will be 2 of one kind of outcome and 5 of another kind of outcome. The 2-5 Read more…
If your horse begins to sweat under his blanket, he can overheat or, if wet hair traps the moisture against his body for too long, he could get chilled. Thankfully, it’s easy to tell if a horse is too hot Read more…
1/2: For every 2 units you stake, you will receive 1 unit if you win (plus your stake). Sometimes you will see Evens or EVS displayed. This is the equivalent of a 1/1 fraction. Again it means the horse in Read more…