When horses vomit, it’s typically caused by an organ bursting in their digestive system. The most likely scenario is a ruptured stomach caused by extreme pressure that has no way out. The horse’s lower esophageal valve is powerful and withstands Read more…
Contact your vet immediately and explain what happened. Place your horse in a stall and let them rest quietly until your vet arrives. Offer them some of their usual hay. Unlike many other animals, horses cannot vomit so drugs that 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! Does Listerine Help rain rot in horses? Listerine has also been said Read more…
Farrier. Farrier is now usually applied specifically to a blacksmith who specializes in shoeing horses, a skill that requires not only the ability to shape and fit horseshoes, but also the ability to clean, trim, and shape a horse’s hooves. Read more…
Most horses actually relieve the obstruction on their own within an hour. Move your horse to a stable without food, water or edible bedding and give them time for the condition to resolve. It might be worth ringing the Sussex Read more…
Actions you can take Keep the stables clean and tidy as much as possible. Set traps and physical barriers. Identify entry points and close them. Eliminate existing nest sites. Avoid feed spillage. Remove food sources where possible. Keep feed in Read more…
Usually, from 6 to 10 head of horses are shod by the average farrier per day. Some may shoe as many as 16. Almost all farriers are self-employed, free to choose where they work. How long does it take to Read more…
The process of removing dirt and debris from the inside of your horse’s hooves is called “picking out” the feet. A hoof pick is used for this purpose. How are horses feet cleaned? Use the hoof pick to clear out Read more…
Blinkers, sometimes known as blinders, are a piece of horse tack that prevent the horse seeing to the rear and, in some cases, to the side. What are the things that cover horses eyes? A fly mask is a piece Read more…
Heaves, properly known as Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO), is caused by a hypersensitivity to inhaled triggers, usually hay and barn dust, or in the case of travel, fumes and particulates from car and truck exhausts. How long does it take Read more…