Hyperthyroidism is rare in the horse, with few cases reported in the literature (1–3). Clinical signs include weight loss, tachypnea, tachycardia, poor hair coat, behavior changes, increased appetite, and cachexia (4). Most cases of hyperthyroidism in horses are caused by Read more…
Levothyroxine accelerates weight loss in horses that are placed on a controlled diet, and this is accompanied by increased insulin sensitivity. This approach should be reserved for obese horses and only those with high insulin concentrations or weight loss resistance. Read more…
The average horse weighs around 500kg, so that’s another 1000kg if you’re planning to transport two of them. That means, for the average trailer/horse combination, you need a car that can comfortably tow 2000kg. What size engine do you need Read more…
Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is an uncommon but potentially life threatening cause of skin disease in horses. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the affected horse makes antibodies against his own skin. Normally, antibodies help fight infection and keep the Read more…
TARE weight Sometimes called unladen weight, is the weight of an empty vehicle / horse trailer. Tare is the actual weight of your float when it is empty. This will be listed on the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) plate, which Read more…
Gypsy horses eat the same diet as any other horse. This should include mostly forage in the form of hay or pasture, supplemented with grains, vitamins, and minerals when necessary. Are Gypsy horses friendly? In addition to amazing looks the Read more…
The cob type is approximately 14.3 to 15.1 hands (59 to 61 inches, 150 to 155 cm), and the vanner 15.1 to 16.2 hands (61 to 66 inches, 155 to 168 cm). The more refined “grai” may be of any Read more…
On the subject of post-race ataxia, a syndrome characterised by loss of balance in walking following exercise, Sykes said: “Horses will occasionally display symptoms of post-race ataxia which are linked to an increase in body temperature after exercise and can Read more…
Gypsy Vanners are relatively small horses, standing between 12.2 and 16 hands high. While they may be shorter than your typical draft, they are broadly built and are easily capable of pulling carriages and caravans, while also serving as riding Read more…
There are around nine to ten thousand Gypsy Horses in the UK, however only about 20 % of those are the selectively bred Gypsy Vanner. 3. How many Gypsy Vanners are in the United States? Although there are about 3000 Read more…