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…
BUSCOPAN is indicated for the control of abdominal pain (colic) associated with spasmodic colic, flatulent colic and simple impactions in horses. As the only FDA-approved colic for use in horses, BUSCOPAN works to relax the gastrointestinal smooth muscles and control Read more…
Clydesdales are very hardy, even in the coldest of conditions. Clydesdales are beautiful movers with a high stepping gait and showy action. They should be free moving in both walk and trot. Clydesdales are often described as graceful and elegant Read more…
The Gypsy Vanner Horse is a hearty draft style horse that is generally 13 to 16 hands in height. The head of a Gypsy Vanner is pleasant with an intelligent eye. How big is a gypsy? It is a body Read more…
What is this? Generally, a horse can safely carry about 20% of its body weight. So, for example, a 1000-pound horse could carry up to 200 pounds safely. How much weight is OK for a horse to carry? The researchers Read more…
However, they can range from 12.2 to 16 hands. Gypsy’s below 13 hands are referred to as minis, horses 14 to 15 hands are called classics, and horses over 15 are considered grand sized Gypsy Vanners. How tall are Gypsy Read more…
Horse ear plugs are an easy and affordable way to offer your horse hearing protection. Whether using clippers, trailering, or loud sounds like fireworks or construction being done at the farm, earplugs can reduce those sounds to be more muffled, Read more…
Equine hyperimmune serum is used as antivenom to treat poisonous bites or stings from various snakes, spiders, jellyfish, stonefish, and scorpions [11]. What is normal horse serum? Normal serum is frequently used for blocking or saturating generalized binding interactions for Read more…