Most experts agree it’s safe to give your horse CBD. Equestrians are using CBD to support their horse’s quality of life. Preliminary research suggests CBD may offer improvements to your horse’s digestion, metabolism, immune function, mobility, pain, anxiety, and stress. Read more…
Of all the benefits of cardboard bedding, the volume of liquid that cardboard can hold in relation to its own weight is the most impressive. More absorbent bedding will reduce the levels of moisture (which promotes mold growth) and ammonia Read more…
Pinned back ears might be a sign of anger or fear, while floppy ears generally mean your horse is sleepy or feeling unwell. What causes floppy ears in horses? It can result from the existence of a foreign body such Read more…
Your equine friend could be allergic to a number of types of pollen from a variety of sources, including trees, plants, grass and crops. You’ll want to look out for signs of pollen allergies in your horse, including runny and Read more…
What can I do to help my Equine Asthma horse? Loosely spread hay out on the ground. Spray hay with water to reduce dust content. Avoid hanging hay as small particles will fall out and become airborne. Consider feeding hay Read more…
If there is a chronic need to rub his nose, again pain or perhaps anxiety. It’s a common calming signal for a horse to drop his head and rub his nose on his knee. This movement releases anxiety and models Read more…
ethmoid bone. 3-vt-11 AP chapter 6 Question Answer Where is the paranasal sinus housed in humans and horses? B. ethmoid bone Brachycephalic breeds such as collies have long nasal bones False The most common type of mandibular fracture in horses Read more…
Most of the horse’s cheek teeth, premolars, and molars extend into the sinus cavities and are contained within bone that forms the floor of the sinuses. Because the bone over the sinuses is thin, it is readily distorted by internal Read more…
Mares on large horse breeding farms have a plastic tag attached to a neck strap for identification; which preserves their ears free of notches. What does a ear tag look like? An ear tag looks like a small bump or Read more…
The outer ear includes the pinna (the part you see that is made of cartilage and covered by skin, fur, or hair) and the ear canal. The pinna is shaped to capture sound waves and funnel them through the ear Read more…