Horses can’t vomit because they have a strong lower esophageal sphincter that acts as a one-way valve, preventing food from coming up. Food and water pass through the sphincter and into the stomach, but the contents can’t travel in the Read more…
Horses that eat very rapidly, do not chew their feed well, do not have access to water, or eat feeds that tend to swell after ingestion are prime candidates for gastric impaction. What causes gastric impaction? Most of the time, Read more…
Treatment should not exceed four consecutive days. No more than 10 mL should be injected at any one site. Rotate injection sites for each succeeding treatment. How long does a penicillin last in a horse? Horses: Meat and offal: 6 Read more…
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, horses can be imported into Canada from the United States “if they are accompanied by an Export Certificate issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certificate VS 17-140 or VS 17-145.” Read more…
Endurance riding is an equestrian sport based on controlled long-distance races. It is one of the international competitions recognized by the FEI. There are endurance rides worldwide. Endurance rides can be any distance, though they are rarely over 160 km Read more…
The simplest of treatments is the supplementation of electrolytes, based on abnormalities identified by the blood chemistry, may allow the horse to begin sweating. Another easy and affordable treatment for minor anhidrosis is providing the horse with a can of Read more…
It is well documented that horses are ineffective at utilising starch if fed in excess and recent studies have concluded that horses should be fed a low starch diet, as higher amounts can lead to the development of gastric ulcers, Read more…
Concentrates include feed such as sweet feed, grains, and pellets, and they are typically added to a horse’s diet to compensate for any nutrient insufficiencies in forages. Working, growing, and pregnant/lactating horses typically need more energy or protein than hay Read more…
Raw sugar beets are an excellent source of food for horses. Packed with nutrients, they can provide a healthy treat or supplement to your horse’s diet. Can horses eat raw beets? Feeding beets Horses can be fed beets directly from Read more…
When large amounts of concentrate must be fed to horses (for example, hardworking horses), divide the daily amount into at least three (preferably four or six) meals each day. Avoid feeding more than 4-5 lb of grain at any one Read more…