Steroids – Prednisolone and dexamethasone are types of steroids which are commonly used to ‘dampen down’ the immune response to an allergen. They are usually very effective in offering short-term relief from allergic symptoms. How can I help my horse Read more…
While straw may look very similar to hay, due to subtle differences, if a horse eats a lot of straw this can lead to colic and blockages in the digestive system. Can horses eat straw pellets? It is very unusual Read more…
Horses are built for speed. Their long legs and lean bodies are perfectly designed for running, and they have powerful muscles that help them propel themselves forward at high speeds. How is a horse adapted for running? The horse’s general Read more…
Substitutes for hay include alfalfa pellets, alfalfa cubes, denji, and senior feeds. Hay has high levels of dust and molds, even if it appears clean. If you must feed your horse hay, completely submerge it in water for at least Read more…
James Watt, who invented steam engines, figured out a mathematical way to equate horses to engine power. Thus the term horsepower was invented. Watt measured the capability of a big horse to pull a load and found it could pull Read more…
It also occurs from Alaska to California. Ground-ivy poisoning is rare, probably because most animals do not like the bitter taste of the plant. Horses, the animal most often affected, are poisoned only after eating large quantities of the plant, Read more…
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of measurement of power, or the rate at which work is done, usually in reference to the output of engines or motors. How do you write horsepower in units? Horsepower (HP) = (Torque × Speed)/5252 Read more…
Causes of Hernia in Horses Typically, these are caused when an abscess forms on your horse’s umbilical cord or the abdominal wall becomes weakened, causing a hernia. Inguinal hernias are caused by increased abdominal pressure, due to an enlarged inguinal Read more…
If you’re a horse, yes! Horses are non-ruminant herbivores and have evolved to graze continuously on fibrous plant material, for as much as 18-20 hours per day! Do horses have to eat constantly? Why Should Horses Eat Constantly? Horses should Read more…
Why Should Horses Eat Constantly? Horses should eat constantly because their GI tract is designed to always be digesting small amounts of forage as they graze nearly around the clock. Why is my horse so hungry all the time? If Read more…