Horses may chew the bark (ringbarking) to compensate for a shortage of minerals or fibres, hunger or boredom. Farmers and small property owners can use a variety of methods to successfully protect their young and mature trees. Why do horses Read more…
Horseshoe studs can be screwed into a horse’s shoes to provide extra traction. For horseshoe studs to be used, a farrier must first prepare the horse’s shoes by drilling and then tapping holes into the heels and occasionally the toes Read more…
Steel wire Always use diamond mesh fencing for your horse’s paddocks. The mesh is very small and tight, preventing the horse’s body parts from becoming trapped. Also, the mesh provides sufficient tension so that the fence won’t sag or give Read more…
The Lane Report’s article on the impact of the equine industry in Central Kentucky, to the tune of a $3.4 billion annually, discusses the various ways this sector affects both our economy and Bluegrass identity. How big is the horse Read more…
Pasture boarding is where a horse is kept in a pasture 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The horse is either cared for a daily basis by the facility’s staff, the owner or a combination of both. How Read more…
Blankets are sometimes used to keep the horse’s hair short. If horses are blanketed at the beginning of the autumn, especially if kept in a lighted area for 16 hours a day, they will not grow a winter coat. Blankets Read more…
Horse leather is traditionally used for shoes and clothing and is a smooth leather. Horse aniline leather often has a special pattern due to the skin structure (www.leder-fiedler.de). Pigmented horse leather is hardly distinguishable from bovine leather. There are horses Read more…
All species of the Thuja tree are really dangerous for horses. What is the difference between Thuja Green Giant and Green Giant? Thuja Green Giants are very attractive with dense, dark green foliage. They provide a dark background for flowering Read more…
This Common Shrub is Highly Fatal to Horses. The laurel plant is a common shrub, mainly found in the Southeastern United Sates in open wooded areas, mountainous areas, and in both dry and wet land areas. All types of laurel Read more…
Diagnostic guidance: Cantharidin poisoning in horses Abdominal pain, resulting in anorexia. Depression and sweating. Frequent attempts to drink water, submerge the muzzle. Blood-tinged urine or urine with blood clots. Dark, congested mucous membranes. Increased heart and respiratory rates. Increased rectal Read more…