Horse hooves are sort of like your fingernails. You have to trim your nails so they don’t get too long. Horse hooves have to trim a horse’s hooves so they don’t grow too long and get injured. Horses should also Read more…
When a baby horse, called a foal, is born its hooves look pretty odd and alienish. The hooves are soft and have what’s called an eponychium [ep-uh-nik-ee-uh m], which is fancy for “hoof capsule.” It might not seem so weird Read more…
Hoof trimming also is necessary to prevent other foot distortion problems; poor hoof care can make horses more prone to injuries and can cause fungal infections, sole bruises, or abscesses of the hoof. “Untrimmed or poorly trimmed feet are prone Read more…
Because Wild horses travel miles each day grazing and to water. They often live on somewhat rough ground. This wears their feet so they don’t need trimming. The movement over rough terrain also keeps their feet tough. How do wild Read more…
Horses that have been shod should have their hooves checked by a horse farrier every 4-6 weeks. This allows the farrier to make any necessary adjustments, and also to assess the setting of each shoe. Why is it important to Read more…
Kentucky Bluegrass is low-growing and, therefore, low-yielding. Because of this, it is not ideal for hay but is excellent for horse pastures. It is highly nutritious, very palatable, and tolerant of close, frequent grazing. Kentucky Bluegrass also forms a tight Read more…
Bahiagrass. Bahiagrass. An ideal, general-use pasture grass. It can withstand heavier grazing, but its nutrition value is low in late summer months. What kind of grass is best for horse pasture? Grass mixtures containing the following species are good for Read more…
If you see white foam or lather on a horse, this is a sign that the horse is losing electrolytes. This lather is typically seen between the horse’s hind legs and on their neck where the reins make contact with Read more…
If you want to see if your horse has stomach problems, you can give it 1/2 cup of Mylanta (Calcium Carbonate) or 20 Tums 3 – 5 times per day for several days. Can you give Mylanta to horses? Antacids: Read more…
One of the most substantial benefits of adding US Chia seeds to your horse’s diet is the promotion of optimal gut function. US Chia seeds help your horse’s digestive tract by soothing and prevent ulcers, balancing blood sugars, and preventing Read more…