All horses should have free access to fresh clean water at all times, with one exception. Horses that are hot and sweaty and finished with their work should always be cooled down before offering them water. Giving water to a Read more…
Today’s Phrase ‘You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink’ is a proverb which means that you can give someone an opportunity but not force them to take it. What does the idiom You can Read more…
Clean the buckets with a hard toilet brush or a regular household scrub brush. Follow it up by rinsing the buckets with water. This is something that needs to be in your weekly routine. To ensure the spread of any Read more…
A vet will administer IV fluids to a horse via an IV catheter, which is typically inserted into the jugular vein on the neck. Complications can arise, including venous injury with thrombosis or infection, causing a blockage. How much IV Read more…
The best horse water troughs are sturdy and easy to clean. They are typically made of metal, plastic, or rubber. What is a trough made of? Today’s water troughs are made from steel that is welded or bolted. Troughs also Read more…
Signs of sleep deprivation Recurrent carpal and fore fetlock abrasions (caused by collapse or partial collapse) Lack of evidence of lying down (eg no bedding in the tail or on the body) Increased daytime drowsiness. Weight loss. Poor performance. Increased Read more…
A vet will administer IV fluids to a horse via an IV catheter, which is typically inserted into the jugular vein on the neck. Complications can arise, including venous injury with thrombosis or infection, causing a blockage. This is more Read more…
Subcutaneous fluids are not well tolerated in horses and foals and should be avoided. Similarly, the risks associated with intraperitoneal fluid administration in horses (e.g. gastrointestinal puncture, peritonitis) almost always preclude the use of this method in horses or foals. Read more…
Because horses are such large animals, lying down for extended periods of time can restrict blood flow to important organs and limbs. This can cause extensive physical harm to your horse! How long can a horse go without laying down? Read more…
The urethra empties at the external urethral orifice on the ventral wall of the vagina. This is often at the vestibulo-vaginal junction. Only urine passes through the female urethra. In the horse, the urethra is short and wide. Where does Read more…