Horse sweat contains 3 times the sodium and chloride, and 10 times the potassium found in human sweat. This is one reason electrolyte products designed for humans, e.g., Gatorade, are not great choices for horses. What flavor of Gatorade do Read more…
There are five main muscles and muscle groups in the hind legs. The vastus muscle flexes the hind leg and runs from stifle to hip, while the gluteal muscles, the large muscles in the hip, extend the femur. Do horses Read more…
It allows groups of horses to see each other while keeping them separate. This prevents fighting or sparring. It also provides an extra barrier along roads to protect against thrown-out garbage, vehicles, or run-away horses. Why are there fences around Read more…
A horse is called a yearling between one and two years old. During this time, a horse experiences growth spurts to finish growing to its adult height and weight. Their legs grow longer and they gain extra weight, which causes Read more…
The earliest horses had three or four functional toes. But over millions of years of evolution, many horses lost their side toes and developed a single hoof. Only horses with single-toed hooves survive today, but the remains of tiny vestigial Read more…
Icing can help alleviate or prevent soreness and inflammation and contributes to having nice, tight legs even after a hard work. Not every horse loves to stand with their legs in freezing cold ice water, though. Why would you put Read more…
When you buy a horse, you will have an initial investment for a saddle, bridle, grooming supplies and other basic items. You will also have ongoing expenses, such as fly spray, grooming supplies, horse blankets and replacement of equipment that Read more…
The most common cause of ingestion is hunger when a horse is on an overgrazed pasture or its nutrition is not balanced. In addition to pasture plants, toxins also can be found in hay, contaminated grain, ornamentals and clippings. How Read more…
As little as one 200 mg ibuprofen tablet can toxic to cats and smaller dogs. NSAIDs are also considered a potential toxin for horses that are not eating. Horses constantly secrete stomach acid. In the absence of food, giving a Read more…
painful muscle cramping. Tying-up is a condition that causes painful muscle cramping in the horse. While the condition can take on various forms, proper management, training, and a balanced diet are essential components to minimize episodes. What to do when Read more…