Due to the fit or construction material, some grazing muzzles rub sores under the chin and on top of the nose. “To help keep horses rub-free, we use duct tape and lambskin or synthetic fleece to pad the parts of Read more…
To achieve this measure the distance from the bottom point of the protruding cheek bone on one side of the head, to the bottom point of the protruding cheek bone on the other side of the head, going over the Read more…
Psyllium must be fed dry (as shown below) to avoid a slimy mush that your horse may refuse to eat. A little wet beet pulp with excess liquid taken out can be included if necessary. Should psyllium be soaked? That Read more…
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…