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…
Gastric or Colonic Ulcers Anecdotally, horse owners often report that girthiness is associated with gastric ulceration, which can cause stomach discomfort. Hindgut issues or colonic ulcers may also cause pain that makes girthing uncomfortable. What can cause a horse to Read more…
The key to preventing girth galls and saddles sores is to keep your tack clean, and your horse well groomed. If you find that your horse is still developing them, you might want to consider seeing an equine veterinarian or Read more…
Cobb angle is a measurement of the degree of side-to-side spinal curvature, which is a deformity you may know as scoliosis. What does the Cobb angle measurement assess? The Cobb angle is the most widely used measurement to quantify the Read more…
Infection of T. gondii is subclinical in horses, atypical clinical signs includes fever, ataxia, retinal degeneration and encephalomyelitis, and abortion or stillbirth in pregnant equids. Human toxoplasmosis cases associated with consumption of horse meat have been reported in some countries Read more…
People can and do become infected with salmonella from horses. Ingesting contaminated faeces causes Salmonella in people. Clinical signs in humans are similar to adult horses ie. diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. What diseases can you get from horse manure? Read more…
Contagious equine metritis and equine viral arteritis are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that affect horses, causing problems such as low conception rates, abortion, and sick or weak newborn foals. What STDs can you get from a horse? However, each have Read more…
Horse milk tastes nutty and is sweeter and lighter in consistency than cow milk. It appears white and almost translucent and may be a safer option for those allergic to cow milk. Horse’s milk has lesser fat and protein than Read more…