Silver sulfadiazine is used to treat bacterial and fungal infections in the eye of horses and other animals; however, it must be made (compounded) by qualified professionals for use in the eye. Can you put silver sulfadiazine on an open Read more…
Hoof fungus is also known as tinder fungus, false tinder fungus, tinder conk, tinder polypore and ice man fungus. This fungus is not edible but can be used as tinder and clothing. Is hoof fungus medicinal? Though not the most Read more…
Q: What does every horse owner need? Grooming supplies. Curry comb, hard brush, soft brush, mane and tail comb, hoof pick, fly spray. Basic tack. Two halters (one as a backup), a lead rope, a lunge line, two saddle pads, Read more…
If your horse has contracted the condition, your vet will prescribe a longer-than-usual course of antibiotics, along with daily bathing of the area with warm water and a disinfectant. With correct treatment, folliculitis should clear up within 10 to 14 Read more…
While it may appear that copra could be considered the perfect low-glycemic feed, copra has a drawback. The high fat content adds significantly to the energy content, and horses on copra tend to gain weight. In addition to low NSC, Read more…
It can be either used simply dried and fluffed up or prepared into a material known as Amadou by a process of boiling, pounding and sometimes subsequent treatment with wood ash, salt peter or even urine. The charred fungus also Read more…
The Bunyip Heritage Horse Trail is a great ride for beginners in the Melbourne area. Explore the distinctive bush atmosphere of Bunyip State Park and nearby Kurth Kiln Regional Park with this 41km full-day ride. Where can I ride my Read more…
Nasal polyps are inflammatory growths that are typically non-cancerous. They occur in your horse’s nasal cavity and can be singular or multiple growths, capable of inhibiting normal breathing. What is the best treatment of polyp? Your doctor is likely to Read more…
Top parks in Victoria Grampians National Park (Gariwerd) Kinglake National Park. Dandenong Ranges National Park. Brisbane Ranges National Park. Alpine National Park. Wilsons Promontory National Park. Where can you go horse riding in Victoria? 16 Best Horse Riding Tours In Read more…
Pressure Bump Location: These bumps most commonly appear on your horse’s back, under the saddle area. They can also show up under the cinch or in any other location where tack and gear contacts his skin. What it is: Pressure Read more…