Example: An 1100 lb. horse consumes about 1.8% of its body weight per day. Lbs. Dry matter intake = 1100 x (1.8/100) = 19.8 Lbs. How do you calculate dry matter intake? The base equation is as follows: 120/NDFNDFNeutral detergent Read more…
As you progress outside with your horse wearing the muzzle, feed grass through the hole so your horse gets the idea that he can still eat. Initially leave the muzzle on for short periods gradually building up the time your Read more…
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is caused by the protozoal parasites Sarcocystis neurona and Neospora hughesi, although most cases are due to S. neurona. The definitive host for S. neurona is the opossum, and horses become infected when they ingest feed Read more…
Hoof bars are the “turning point” of the outer wall at the back of the foot by the heel bulbs. They offer structure, support and movement for the hoof. Why do they put a bar in a horse mouth? By Read more…
The mask you most likely see on horses is the fly mask. True to its name, these masks protect your horse from pesky flies and other flying insects, like gnats and mosquitoes. What is the thing on a horse’s face? Read more…
Bit. Reins are often laced, braided, have stops, or are made of rubber or some other tacky material to provide extra grip. Bit: The bit goes into the horse’s mouth, resting on the sensitive interdental space between the horse’s teeth Read more…
bit. The bit is the part of a bridle that goes into the horse’s mouth. What part goes in the horses mouth? By definition, a bit is a piece of metal or synthetic material that fits in a horse’s mouth Read more…
Grazing muzzles can reduce a horse’s pasture intake by about 30 percent, regardless of grass species. Can a horse eat through a grazing muzzle? A determined horse can still ingest a fair amount of forage through the hole in a Read more…
If hay must be stored outside, prepare a pad of gravel several inches thick and raised slightly above ground level. Cover the bales loosely, but allow for some air circulation. Stacking the bottom layer of bales, and then every second Read more…
The collar often supports and pads a pair of curved metal or wooden pieces, called hames, to which the traces of the harness are attached. The collar allows the horse to use its full strength when pulling, essentially enabling the Read more…