A hematoma or seroma is the result of blood or serum “leaking” under the skin to form a mass. These are unsightly and often the horse will be tender to palpation of the region. By themselves these masses are of Read more…
There is no cure for Sallenders and Mallenders but it can be managed easily. Equiderma Skin Lotion will gently soften the waxy buildup in a couple of days and the scabs will start to drop off. Equiderma Skin Lotion will Read more…
Causes of Sinusitis in Horses Bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract, most often from the Streptococcus species. Viral infection. Fungal infection. Dental disease. Which of the following is the most common cause of maxillary sinusitis in the horse? Primary Read more…
Unfortunately, for many of us, it also brings plenty of rain and humidity, which means rain rot season. Dermatophilosis – commonly called rain rot or rain scald – is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection in horses and cattle (and Read more…
ˈmān. : long heavy hair growing about the neck and head of some mammals (as horses and lions) : long heavy hair on a person’s head. What is horse mane used for? Manes can help keep your horse’s neck warm Read more…
Do horses have fur? While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never hear an equestrian refer to their horse’s coat as fur. A horse’s coat is known as hair, however, it is Read more…
When I say pull up I mean stand up tall, use your body use your voice, step into your heels, bring your shoulders back and pull on both reins at the same time. The moment the horse stops give the Read more…
Horses may blow when curious, meeting another horse, shying or working. The term is also used when a working horse allowed to pause and catch its breath, or “let him (or her) blow”. What does it mean if a horse Read more…
Internal parasites can also be a cause of tail rubbing. The most common parasite tied to tail rubbing is the pinworm (Oxyuris equi), which causes rectal irritation. Pinworms are mostly seen in younger horses under the age of two but Read more…
horse is for sale. Ribbons of white mean that the horse is for sale. Let’s just hope that the seller hasn’t “whitewashed” any potential issues. Pink is the delicate color of femininity, cotton candy, and mares in heat. Horses wearing Read more…