To make a horse run faster, give it a short, verbal command like “trot” or “trot” in a soft, gentle voice. At the same time, move your hands forward and above your horse’s wither, and squeeze your legs gently into Read more…
In his natural state, your horse would spend 16 to 17 hours each day roaming around and grazing on a variety of plants. Biting, chewing and swallowing as he goes, there is a near constant flow of food into his Read more…
In full flight (in a gallop) a horse can cover up to just over 3km before it begin’s feeling fatigued. However if gaits are varied with canters and gallop, a well-conditioned horse can cover 30 to 50km in a day Read more…
It is estimated that wild horses can graze for 15-17 hours per day. How many hours does a horse eat for? 14 – 20 hoursIn total, horses eat for 14 – 20 hours a day, depending on forage quality and Read more…
DEET fly spray is a very popular choice for owners and considered to be one of the best fly repellents for horses. Can you use insect repellent on horses? In addition to the steps above, it may also be helpful Read more…
Brand names include Co-Ral, Deep Woods Off, and Frontline spray, which should be applied to the horse’s main, tail head, chest, and underbelly. Can I spray DEET on my horse? DEET – DEET is a popular ingredient of choice for Read more…
The synergists you’ll see most often in fly sprays for horses are piperonyl butoxide and bicycloheptene dicarboxamide. So, are these chemicals safe? Pyrethrin and permethrin are both classified as “Restricted Use Pesticides” by the EPA, which means that their use Read more…
Essential Oils. Certain essential oils are useful when it comes to fly control, as their scents are unpleasant to insects. These essential oils include citronella, geranium, eucalyptus, lemongrass, thyme, lavender, tea tree, pine and clove. What can I put on Read more…
Permethrin being the most common used in fly spray. 3. Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) is often included in topical insecticide formulations to enhance insecticidal activity. It is the most common synergist used in conjunction with Pyrethrin and Permethrin. How do you Read more…
Many horses are afraid of fly spray or aerosol applications because of the hissing sound they make when the product is dispensed. Some people make the mistake of trying to apply spray for the first time with the horse restrained Read more…