Some common signs that may indicate that your horse needs a dental exam and float are: Dropping feed. Not wanting to eat hay/grain. Quidding (dropping large chucks of hay) Tilting head to one side or the other. Increased salivation. Losing Read more…
Clinical signs of TMJ inflammation might include quidding (dropping clumps of partially chewed, but undigested feed material from the mouth), anorexia, headshaking, head shyness, and fighting the bit. How do I know if my horse has TMJ? Pain in TMJ Read more…
As I mentioned, horseback riding is an exhilarating activity, but only if you want it to be. If you’re more interested in slow-paced pleasure rides, those can certainly be lots of fun as well. But if you’ve got a need Read more…
Horse bites most commonly involve the limbs and generally lead to superficial infections with Burkholderia, Staphylococcus, Rhodococcus, Actinobacillus, Yersinia, and Pasteurella species. What happens if you get bit by a horse? These injuries can be severe, however, ranging from simple Read more…
Horse riding is a great hobby for the general public, but most people do not recommend that people in their golden age give it a try. However, there are many benefits of horse riding for all types of people including Read more…
The classic signs of dental disease in horses include difficulty or slowness in feeding and a reluctance to drink cold water. While chewing, the horse may stop for a few moments and then start again. Sometimes, the horse will hold Read more…
Though the tradition of war no longer exists, but the historical convention of grooms riding horses to fetch the bride is still rampant. This also advocates the groom’s position among other males who would desire the same position. This apart, Read more…
Horses show affection for one another through vocalizations as well as by actions. They nicker to show happiness when greeting other horses, scratch to show affection, mutually groom one another as a sign of care and attention, and rest their Read more…
There should be a finger’s width (1/2-1″) or two between the fixed head and the back of the right calf. At the cantle, there should be an inch or a little more between her seat and the saddle’s edge. A Read more…
Horses And Other Horses Once they’ve established who’s in charge, they will typically peacefully coexist. If a horse simply cannot get along with others, you may need to give them their own pasture or indoor living space, while trying your Read more…