The recommended rule of thumb is to let horses graze for one week, or until the short grass species (Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass) are 2 to 3 inches high and the tall grass species are 3 to 4 inches Read more…
Use a damp [not dripping] towel, paper towel, or wash cloth. You can use witch hazel or warm water, but not alcohol—it can be irritating or drying. “You don’t ever want to spray water or anything else into a horse’s Read more…
Tumors, trauma, frostbite, insects, external parasite irritation, skin infections and many other conditions can all affect the tissues of the ear and result in swelling. How do you tell if your horse has an ear infection? Physical signs of an Read more…
Bleeding from the ear either indicates traumatic skull fracture, bleeding from the ear canal or from the external ear. Horses sometimes rub an itchy ear until it bleeds. Masses, usually sarcoids, will sometimes become irritated or break off and bleed. Read more…
PVC pipe: A PVC pipe is the most recommended material for homemade horse jump rails. It’s light enough that, should a horse hit their knees or hooves against the bar, they won’t get harmed. Can you use PVC for jump Read more…
More specifically, equitation may refer to a rider’s position while mounted, and encompasses a rider’s ability to ride correctly and with effective aids. In horse show competition, the rider, rather than the horse is evaluated. What makes a good EQ Read more…
Common dental problems in horses include: Sharp points on cheek teeth causing laceration or ulcers of cheek or tongue. Retained caps (baby teeth) Discomfort from wolf teeth and bit contact. Hooks on the upper or lower cheek teeth from misalignment. Read more…
Brushing a Horse’s Teeth You can remove tartar from your horse’s teeth between dental appointments, but brushing your horse’s teeth isn’t necessary. How often should I brush my horse teeth? Horses do not need to have their teeth brushed regularly, Read more…
2,160 acres. Park size: 2,160 acres. Elevation: 2,900 feet. Is Wild Horse Island worth it? With extensive trails, rare and beautiful plants, and a scenic shoreline, the 2,200-acre island is a must-visit for visitors to the Flathead Valley. Montana may Read more…
These wild horses roam freely on approx. 20,000 acres of the Tonto National Forest (Forest Service land). They are fenced in and surrounded by civilization on all sides, but they are safe within their habitat, and all Salt River wild Read more…