The horse will usually become unconscious, collapse, tremble and shake. Its ears or tail may tremble, while its eyes will glaze over, giving a distant or vacant appearance. It is something very disconcerting to witness. After the episode is over, Read more…
Why does a horse ‘fall in’? The usual cause of falling in is a lack of balance and suppleness. Instead of engaging his inside hind leg to carry his weight and that of his rider through the movement, the horse Read more…
Possible consequences of this grain overload are diarrhea, colic, colitis, endotoxemia, metabolic acidosis and laminitis (founder). There are several factors that will influence the progression of events after such an overeating incident. What happens if you overfeed a horse? Overfeeding Read more…
According to horse nutritionist Dr. Juliet Getty, regardless of the weather, horses require a daily supply of salt. During cold weather, salt helps promote enough water consumption to prevent dehydration. In warm seasons, salt replaces what is lost from perspiration. Read more…
TEN COMMANDMENTS OF HORSE MANAGEMENT Follow a regular vaccination schedule. Introduce feed changes slowly. Follow a regular feeding routine. Feed frequently. Schedule regular visits with the farrier or trimmer. Provide consistent dental care. Manage pests. Set up a deworming program. Read more…
about 2 months. A small block should last about 2 months. When feeding loose salt, make sure you buy the plain white salt that’s intended for animal consumption, not one blended with minerals or used for de-icing. Horses that consume Read more…
36”-60”. The whip can be used to ask a horse to control its speed as well as teach other maneuvers. Training whips are generally 36”-60” in length with a handle. It also has a lash that includes a popper on Read more…
No. People using riding crops improperly can hurt horses. Crops should only be used as a gentle cue to a horse. A simple touch with no force behind it can tell a trained horse what is wanted. Are horse crops Read more…
A modern crop usually consists of a long shaft of fiberglass or cane which is covered in leather, fabric, or similar material. The rod of a crop thickens at one end to form a handle, and terminates in a thin, Read more…
Some nerve injuries can resolve after several weeks or months, but if the nerve has been completely ruptured, surgical reattachment is required for regeneration. How do you treat nerve damage in horses? No specific treatment is available to help nerve Read more…