Aspergillosis (Guttural Pouch Mycosis) The most common form in horses is fungal disease affecting the guttural pouch. The 2 guttural pouches are sacs formed by the auditory tube, which connects the middle ear with the back of the throat. Infection Read more…
Troublesome Tails However, bleach and hydrogen peroxide are no-nos, as they tend to damage the hair and make it brittle. How do you whiten a stained horse tail? To try this with tails, shampoo the tail like normal, rinse the Read more…
Causes and Symptoms of Fungal Infections in Horses It’s caused when ringworm spores are present and settle onto the horse’s skin. This is much more common in moist or humid conditions. Ringworm is commonly found in the horse’s saddle area Read more…
Conventional treatment usually requires baths in an antimicrobial shampoo, and picking off the scabs that form. This can be problematic in cold wet conditions, as horses do not dry well and may become chilled. It also can be very painful Read more…
Remove all stall equipment, bedding, and manure from the stall floor and walls. With a pump sprayer, spray a mixture of 6 ounces of bleach per gallon of water on all surfaces. Rinse with clear water. Using a pump sprayer, Read more…
Usually pale to dark grey above with a very hard outer surface. Reddish brown inside with pores and pore tubes on the underside that are pale when young but darken to greyish brown. Where does hoof fungus grow? The hoof Read more…
Toxic Components in Onion Plants contain N-propyl sulfide, allyl disulfide, and methyl disulfide. These compounds are toxic to horses if ingested in large enough quantities, causing oxidative damage to red blood cells. Can horses eat onion leaves? Onions and Garlic Read more…
Hay. Hay – The Core Feed For A Laminitis Diet The basis of any diet for a horse or pony prone to laminitis or suffering acute laminitis is hay. The best choice of forage is one that is low in Read more…
Riding a horse while drunk is not against the law in most states. However, in Kentucky, Florida, and even California, you can get into serious trouble if you are drunk and riding a horse. Can you drink and ride a Read more…
Rain rot (or rain scald), common in warm, moist conditions, results in small bumps, crust-like scabs, and/or matted tufts of hair that pull off easily. It’s caused by a microorganism that behaves like both bacteria and fungi. Your vet may Read more…