It is a common back condition, particularly in older horses, and in general an undesirable conformation trait. Swayback is caused in part from a loss of muscle tone in both the back and abdominal muscles, plus a weakening and stretching Read more…
So how can NPA be fixed? Use hoof boots. We boot and pad to achieve heel first landing which strengthens the back of the foot and in turn improves the angles. Fix the diet. We fix the diet so the Read more…
Hoffman said there are a few grasses to avoid in hay or forage if you are feeding horses. They include: Perennial ryegrass and rye. This quick-growing grass is popular in dairy pastures. Can horses eat rye? Rye grain is similar Read more…
Ryegrass toxicity can be fatal. Ryegrass is not a toxic plant, it becomes toxic when the bacterium Rathayibacter toxicus enters the seed heads. The bacteria produces the poisonous chemical called corynetoxin. Once the contaminated ryegrass is ingested, it begins to Read more…
The protein and energy levels make HorseHage Ryegrass a great option for hunters, heavy horses, young stock, and breeding stock. It is also suitable for active horses in work and those who need a little more from their forage to Read more…
High Fibre Ryegrass is suitable for all classes of horse and pony but particularly those in hard work and should be fed to replace the hay ration. Our haylage has a superb hygienic quality and so will benefit those suffering Read more…
Brome hay is highly digestible with relative feed values (RFV) typically around 90-100 and a good balance of minerals. You can expect protein levels to be greater than 8%. This, combined with its superb palatability makes brome an excellent all Read more…
Balance is an important skill in horseback riding. Balance will help you control the horse through muscular movements, and it will keep you in the saddle if the horse spooks or bolts. Do you need balance for horse riding? In Read more…
Over the counter diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or comparable antihistamines can be used in an emergency for horses with severe hypersensitivity or allergy. Can you give human antihistamine to horses? Extra-label use of human antihistamines is also common in equine practice. Examples Read more…
Horses have an average of 18 of these caudal vertebrae, with some horses having as many as 25 and others only 15. What vertebrae are found in the tail? Caudal vertebrae are the bones that make up the tails of Read more…