Neck length Measure from the center of the poll and follow the mane to the start of the withers, with your horse’s head leveled (when the horse is standing relaxed in the grooming area). How do you measure a horse’s Read more…
Your horse sweats to cool himself in hot weather and during exercise or periods of stress, such as a trailer ride. It’s the evaporation of sweat, not its presence on the skin, that actually cools the horse. How do I Read more…
Oil-based fly sprays make some horses more prone to burning if they are and turned out in the sun. The skin irritant can lead to itching and even dermatitis. If too much is absorbed into the skin it can be Read more…
Fly masks, fly sheets and fly wraps are also effective barriers to keep flies and mosquitoes away from horses. Do fly sheets protect against mosquitoes? This fly sheet protects against all flying insects, even tiny gnats! The extra fine window Read more…
Colic: Causes and Symptoms Colic is defined as any abdominal pain although horse owners typically refer to colic as problems with the gastro-intestinal tract. The causes of colic are numerous, but generally they are related to the anatomy and the Read more…
From there, there is no escape and the horse fly will die from dehydration or drowning, if you added water to the collection bin. Can you drown a horsefly? The spiracles of most insects can close to keep things such Read more…
Some ranchers still use horses to complete tasks like herding cows, but as The Seattle Times explains, quads are gradually pushing horses out. Some ranchers use both ATVs and horses. Why do cowboys need a horse? The traditional means of Read more…
DIRECTIONS FOR USE This product should be fed top-dressed on grain or mixed with the horse’s total ration to provide 6.8 mg of diflubenzuron per 100 lbs. of body weight. For an occasional finicky eater that does not accept new Read more…
Fly Predators, House Fly traps and baits have no impact on these pests. What works against horse flies? Repellents containing DEET, citronella, or geraniol are effective against horse flies. Using a repellent along with wearing long sleeves and long pants Read more…
Feed a high-quality alfalfa hay As is true for any breed in any discipline, Tom says that offering a quality hay is the best way to feed a halter horse, especially for promoting a healthy weight. He feeds the best Read more…