Now you can take your horse’s style to the next level with Henna for Horses! Henna is a safe, all-natural, temporary hair and skin dye that when applied goes on brown, dries and flakes off within an hour leaving a Read more…
Girths are measured from end of buckle to end of buckle, i.e. the full length, and normally come in two-inch increments. Do you measure a Western girth from buckle to buckle? All of our cinches and girths measure true to Read more…
Sun-related Allergies True allergy, or hypersensitivity, to the sun is rare in horses. More common is “photosensitivity,” sun-related skin injury that’s triggered by chemical imbalances in the body. Forage plants are one possible culprit in the process but certain drugs Read more…
All horses which had injury to a single muscle were reported to have recovery times of 6 wk to 16 wk (median = 12 wk). How do you know if a horse has pulled a muscle? Clinical signs of muscle Read more…
The standing martingale is worn to prevent the horse putting their head and neck above the point of control, or if they toss their head excessively whilst being ridden. Additionally, it can help prevent a horse rearing too high. What Read more…
Panacur liquid wormer suspension can be put in the feed 1litre will treat 26 average size horses. Treats most roundworms and also kills worm eggs, 7.5ml per 100kg dosage, suitable for pregnant mares and foals. Is Panacur a good wormer Read more…
There are only a few reasons to cover a horse in the heat of the summer. The most common covering would be a fly sheet, which is usually made of netting and is very lightweight. It is meant to prevent Read more…
You can’t pile everything onto your poor stallion and expect it to hold the load. The only exception to this is your outfit/clothes from your camp wardrobe or local tailor. Simply buy or own a piece of clothing, and then Read more…
Fly sheets tend to come in two varieties — ”soft” and ”hard.” The soft sheets are usually made of cotton or a polyester fabric weaved to form a soft mesh. They are lightweight and airy, tending to fit closer to Read more…
Although the infectious horse may no longer show signs of strangles, it can still spread the bacteria. Around twenty percent of horses remain contagious for a month after all symptoms are gone. How can you prevent strangles in horses from Read more…