Administering phenothiazine-derivative tranquilizers, the most common cause of priapism in horses, may cause failure of detumescence by blocking a-adrenergic impulses that bring about detumescence. What medication causes priapism? Antidepressants Bupropion. Trazodone. Fluoxetine. Sertraline and lithium. What is the most common Read more…
Diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, and protein loss are common signs of intestinal disorders in horses. These signs can be caused by many different disorders, including infectious diseases, parasites, inflammation, tumors, reactions to poisons or drugs, stress, changes in diet, Read more…
Topical Products Venice turpentine is a popular ingredient that horse owners and farriers use to help harden soles. Other popular topical products include tea tree oil, iodine and pine tar. How do you toughen a horse sole? Toughening Up The Read more…
The main idea behind the low headset in Western pleasure is to create a very relaxed appearance. The horse should look comfortable to ride for an extended period of time. The goal for Western pleasure horses is for their ears Read more…
Reducing friction is also of great help in preventing equine saddle sores. Some of these factors include: Reducing the friction. Selecting an appropriate size and design of horse riding saddle or bicycle saddle. Wearing proper clothing. Using petroleum jelly, chamois Read more…
It is easier if you soak the area with water first to soften them up. The chestnut can often be peeled away by hand. The ergot can sometimes be peeled away, but more often, you might need a pocket knife. Read more…
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Aggression toward other horses is mostly associated with sexual competition, fear, dominance, or territory (protecting the group and resources). As with aggression toward people, some horses may be pathologically aggressive toward other horses. Can horses be aggressive? Aggressiveness is part Read more…
Riding a horse is dangerous; they are large, unpredictable animals that can cause injuries to a rider in many different ways. But the risk of injury, compared to other activities such as motorcycle riding, mountain climbing, or even riding in Read more…
Horse riders are at a greater risk of experiencing back pain than the general public due to both the repetitive nature of riding as well as the long-term consequence of a riding injury. Researchers have looked into this issue to Read more…