You must build gradually on his level of security when out alone with you. Take him on short rides, bring him back to the barn, and ride right back out again. Some horses will begin to relax when they realize Read more…
What can I do to prevent Eastern Equine Encephalitis? Vaccinate your horses for EEE at least twice yearly. This is BY FAR the most important step you can take to prevent this fatal disease. How can encephalitis be prevented in Read more…
Credit: iStock.com/Somogyvari) Correct bending of a horse refers to the lateral curvature of the horse’s body from poll to tail. In a correct bend, the horse should bend along his whole body with his rib cage swinging outward and his Read more…
What is Striking? When your horse strikes out with its front feet, they are declaring dominance or assertiveness. Sometimes this striking can be a reaction to fear or being threatened. There are some horses that will strike out as a Read more…
tetani is present in the feces and intestinal tracts of horses, and humans. Soil contaminated with horse feces commonly contains Cl. tetani spores. Can you get tetanus from horse poop? Clostridium tetani likes to form spores that are very resistant Read more…
Because inflammation and swelling can damage tissues and cause discomfort, your veterinarian may prescribe a “sweat” bandage as an aid in reducing fluid build-up in the legs. Although sweat bandages are effective, the science of how and why they work Read more…
That’s right — horses can Theragun, too. Can you use a human massage gun on a horse? Just so you are not alarmed (in case you have never heard about massage guns for horses), massage guns work the same way Read more…
Keep your horse straight, ease your hands slightly forward, and ask the horse to take a few bigger steps without losing impulsion. Don’t fire the horse into the lengthening. That will push him out of balance and rhythm, and he Read more…
Its main cause is a missing tooth which allows the opposing teeth to grow into the gap, but it can occur because of uneven wear or if the deciduous cap or baby tooth is retained too long preventing normal tooth Read more…
To date, the earliest known artistic evidence of use of some form of bitless bridle comes in illustrations of Synian horseman, dated approximately 1400 BC. The first bits were made of rope, bone, horn, or hard wood. Metal bits came Read more…