The average monthly cost of caring for a horse in the United States is $600. This amount includes the average monthly cost of boarding fees, feed costs, and farrier visits. Is owning a horse worth it? Owning a horse is Read more…
This diagnosis can be challenging. The hidden testis can be located anywhere from the abdomen to the scrotum. If you suspect this condition, your vet will run a blood test to check for testosterone levels. How can you tell if Read more…
Horse manure is a great fertilizer that helps to build healthy soil and promotes strong growth in plants. It contains nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus – the three main nutrients for healthy plant and fruit growth. What is the best manure Read more…
“Wastage” is a term used to describe horses that are bred for racing that do not make it into the sport, or are lost from the industry when they are no longer useful. Many end up being killed for meat Read more…
This will vary with individual metabolism, activity level, and the weather. On average, that same 1,000-pound horse will pass 55 pounds of manure (feces and urine combined) each day. This adds up to more than 10 tons each year. Does Read more…
A well-functioning respiratory system in a horse is important for maximizing energy and getting rid of carbon dioxide – a waste product produced within the mitochondria of muscle cells during exercise. What do horses lungs do? Lungs and airways, horse Read more…
Don’t walk too close behind a horse and its rider, or a horse on a leading rein. Give horses a wide berth when overtaking on foot. Don’t shout or make sudden movements near horses. Is it safe to walk behind Read more…
Alfalfa. Alfalfa is higher in calories and protein than grass hays, which makes it an excellent choice to help to add weight to a thin horse. If your horse tends to be wasteful with his hay, he may eat more Read more…
Starvation causes muscle wastage, weakness and hypothermia, and decreases gastrointestinal function, wound healing, cold tolerance, and immunity. Pregnant mares, nursing foals, or heavily parasitized horses will be further compromised. What happens when a horse is starved? Prolonged period of malnutrition Read more…
Days 1 – 3: Offer approximately 1.2 lbs. of leafy alfalfa for the average 1,000-pound horse every four hours. Days 4 – 6: Slowly increase the amount of alfalfa while decreasing the number of feedings. By day six: offer three Read more…