Promising new research has found just being in the presence of a horse can have a calming effect on people. The relationship between humans and horses dates back centuries, typically involving utility and sports. Why do horses make me feel Read more…
Horses are exposed to the virus via nasal secretions from infected horses or horses still shedding the virus up to a week post clinical disease. Influenza Rhinopneumonitis Equine Infectious Anemia Rabies West Nile Disease Vesicular Stomatitis Ringworm Lawsonia Anaplasmosis Pleuropneumonia Read more…
A Cobb angle of 20 degrees usually requires that a back brace is worn and that you or your child undergo intensive physical therapy. 1 The goal of these treatments is to help halt the progression of the curve. What Read more…
Horse manure should be a pile of roughly spherical shaped droppings. These are formed by the last portion of the large intestine squeezing the contents into ball-like shapes as it extracts water. If there is too much water and it Read more…
A: Dogs eat horse manure to mask the scent of humans on their breath. If you want your dog to stop eating horse manure, you need to provide the dog with an alternative scent. A: Dogs may eat horse manure Read more…
They are majestic, strong and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they’re around humans or other horses, they are amazingly communicative and thrive in social settings. These qualities are part of the reason why horses can develop such Read more…
As a very general rule, the average 15–16hh horse will use a 46–48in long girth; and around 26in short girth. How do I know what size girth to get for my horse? How to determine your cinch size: Measure your Read more…
Girth galls, saddle sores, and sores that occur under a driving harness are caused by friction. They are similar to a blister that forms from wearing ill-fitting shoes. The sores can be caused by tack that is dirty with a Read more…
Horses become the most popular animal to use in animal therapy because they give immediate feedback to the handler or rider’s actions. Horses also have the ability to mirror the feelings of the handler or rider. Horses’ large and intimidating Read more…
5 Ways To Exercise Your Horse Without Riding In-Hand Work. It may sound bizarre to some, but many people take their horses for walks in hand when they can’t tack up and ride. Turnout. Stretches. Lunging & Long Lining. Free Read more…