Hay with mold is dangerous for horses to eat; it can be toxic, and cause colic and respiratory diseases like heaves. Many types of molds can grow in the hay, and each causes different reactions. What are the symptoms of Read more…
It is believed that as little as one pound of this plant can be fatal if consumed by a horse. The nightshade plant is a trailing, shrub type plant that produces purple flowers and is found in wooded areas, fields, Read more…
When added to a diet composed entirely of hay and grain, corn oil can grossly imbalance the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, which makes tissues vulnerable to inflammation. Is corn oil inflammatory? Corn oil is high in inflammatory omega-6 fats and Read more…
Wild horses eat the grass, shrubs, and forage which goes through their body and comes out as manure. This manure then feeds the land, which creates more grass, forage, and plants to continue to feed the horses and other animals. Read more…
HORSE is an acronym for the five poker disciplines that make up the game. Hold’em, Omaha Hi/Lo, Razz, Seven Card Stud and Eight or Better (Stud Hi/Lo) How is HORSE poker played? What is the E in HORSE poker? WHAT Read more…
Large holes, cracks, voids, or out of level areas should be filled and leveled. Sand, dirt, or clay are not recommended as installation surfaces. The ideal surface is a 3 inch compacted layer of 3/4″ crushed gravel. What do you Read more…
Horses need mats for a healthy and comfortable experience in their stalls. Without a mat, wooden or concrete floors can be hard on the horse’s joints. Mats also provide even and firm footing for the horse. What do you put Read more…
Selecting Wood for Equine Stalls Southern Yellow Pine (SYP): The strongest of the soft wood species, very durable wood for horse stalls. Brazilian Hardwood: Tiger-wood is what we call it and it is a virtually kick proof Lumber. HDPE Wood: Read more…
However, eating too much too quickly can lead to serious abdominal pain, known as grass colic. A type of spasmodic colic, grass colic is caused by gas build-up in the digestive tract. Can grass make a horse colic? Too much Read more…
Even in nature, wild horses typically only visit the “watering hole” one or two time a day, and in some cases, only every other day. First, understand that this is an adaptation. By that I mean it takes horses time Read more…