Because your horse isn’t responding to your soft, two-rein pull to lower his head, you’ll ask him to release to one side or the other. Use one rein to guide your horse’s energy in one direction and then the other. Read more…
This is most commonly seen in horses that live on pasture and come in contact with high levels of multiple airborne mold spores throughout the year. The average age of horses at onset is 9-12 years. What is the most Read more…
Round bales should not be fed to heaves-affected horses, and it is important to clean up hay scraps from stalls and pastures. Both round bales and hay scraps often harbor high levels of respiratory particles. What do you feed horses Read more…
Inhalation therapy is the preferred method to manage equine asthma and may also be used as adjunctive therapies to treat pneumonia and recurrent airway obstruction (heaves). What is the best treatment for horses with heaves? The mainstay for medical treatment Read more…
Don’t panic! Most cases of choke will clear by themselves within a couple of hours without the need for any treatment. Take all food and water away from the horse (including edible bedding) and keep an eye on them. How Read more…
What are the clinical signs of botulism? The main sign is flaccid paralysis (weakness with decreased muscle tone). Some affected horses may just spend more time lying down. Other signs of paralysis involve the eyelids and tongue. Once the horse Read more…
Signs include labored or rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, and fever. Other signs include bluish mucous membranes and airway spasms. A sweetish, off-smelling breath may be detected, which becomes more intense as the disease progresses. How do you treat aspiration Read more…
Working with horses happens along with methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and experiential therapy. Caring for horses requires concentration, selflessness, and teamwork. Equine-assisted therapy programs can help people improve self-esteem, self-awareness, confidence, and empathy. Why horses are good for your Read more…
Cubed hay, shredded beet pulp, and mashes made with oat or wheat chaff are alternatives that can replace a portion of the long-fiber hay ration. In addition to nutritional management, several other things can be done to reduce the problem Read more…
Are there solutions for eliminating the “slobbers?” To remedy the situation, you can attempt to reduce the clover concentration in the pasture by overseeding with grasses and practicing good management practices, including fertilizing, resting, and rotating your pastures. How long Read more…