Brown rice, sure! It’s just another grain that can be used to mix the horse’s diet up. White rice, however, is bleached of nutrition and boils down to empty calories for the horse. Is rice a good feed for horses? Read more…
If your horse isn’t eating as well as you think he should eat, try some things that he’s likely to want to eat. Fresh grass. Number one on the equine favorite foods list is fresh grass. Alfalfa hay. Wheat bran. Read more…
No shot may be attempted twice in a row from the same spot to give the opponent 2 consecutive letters. Can you repeat the same shot in horse? To play HORSE, the first player shoots at the basket from anywhere Read more…
Horses love treats and snacks, as well as grass and hay. But make sure you don’t overdo it. What are horses Favorite Things? Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe Read more…
jugular veins. The most frequently used veins for IV use in horses are the jugular veins on either side of the neck. Other veins can be used if needed, but it is not common. To administer an IV injection the Read more…
Chewing on objects is typically self-medication for the horse. Chewing, or self-medicating, is most likely due to discomfort – stemming from physical and/or mental stress from lack of forage. What does it mean when a horse nibbles? Typically, a horse Read more…
Call your farrier to see when he or she can reattach the shoe. If it’s not going to be for a while, you can turn your horse out again. If it’s muddy or the ground is fairly soft, you can Read more…
Boots. Since you’ll likely be wearing jeans to ride western, you can choose from several boot styles that’ll look great and keep you safe on and off your horse. The most important thing is to have a distinct heel so Read more…
How to teach a horse to respect you? Gain Respect By Disengaging the Hind-End. Have the Horse Back-Up and Out of Your Space. Gain Respect By Moving The Horse’s Shoulders Away From You. Lunge the Horse on a Lunge Line Read more…
Horses must eat 1.5 to 3 pounds of dried or wilted maple leaves per 1,000 pounds of bodyweight to become sick. Fresh maple leaves aren’t toxic. Dried maple leaves can remain toxic for four weeks, but they aren’t generally believed Read more…