Horses, like people, have allergic reactions. Perfume can be an offending allergen not only to you and others, but to your horse. How sensitive is a horse’s smell? Horses are thought to have about 300 million olfactory receptors, which is Read more…
The smell of vinegar repels horseflies and is a natural conditioner for the skin and hair. What smell deters horse flies? If you’re having a backyard barbecue or other outdoor gathering, you can help stop horse flies from attacking your Read more…
ACV is excellent as a cleaning agent for Stable Products such as Saddle Pads or Saddle Blankets, Bandages, Horse Boots, Rugs etc. Adding some ACV to the rinse water will help remove soap residue and make Saddle Pads more comfortable Read more…
Playful Horse Biting Your horse may nip you because they are wanting to play with you. Their bad behavior may be a sign that they need a little extra attention or more stimulating activities throughout the day. How do you Read more…
Fluconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, and ketoconazole are just some of the most common antifungal medications that are prescribed to horses. Also, topical medications such as nystatin or miconazole are used for some cutaneous and subcutaneous fungal infections. How do you Read more…
You can add small amounts of bleach to existing water in a tank at a level that is safe for your horse to drink. Effectively disinfect water in tanks by using unscented household bleach in recommended quantities. Adding bleach to Read more…
More than likely he’s looking for a treat. Some horses are very food-driven and can get quite aggressive seeking treats. Regardless of the cause it’s an invasion of your personal space and is a behavior to be discouraged, even it Read more…
A new study shows, for the very first time, that horses respond to human emotional cues by integrating the emotional value of the voice they hear with that of the facial expressions they see. Share on Pinterest Horses can tell Read more…
6 Ways to Develop a Connection with Your Horse The way you greet your horse every time will deepen your connection or weaken it – whether from the stall, pasture or paddock. Go for a walk. Use your hands to Read more…
The most common form of abuse is simple neglect. There are many reasons that someone may neglect their animal: laziness, apathy, physical limitations, economic hardship, and ignorance are some of the more common. How common is horse abuse? Horses are Read more…