How to Tell if a Horse is Angry: 7 Signs to Look Out for Pinning ears back. Baring teeth. Rapid tail movement. Cocking a hind leg. Stamping / Pawing. White eyes. General tension. How can you tell if a horse Read more…
Symptoms of Vitamin E Deficiency in Horses Gait abnormalities. Dry or damaged coat. Muscle weakness or trembling. Prolonged laying down. Rapid heartrate. General stiffness or lethargy. Loss of muscle mass or condition. Toe dragging. How do I know if my Read more…
Horses don’t typically lie down just because they are feeling sick. But things to watch out for could include a horse who stands up and lies down to roll over and over, though some horses do this when they find Read more…
Ten signs you have a healthy horse Temperature, pulse and respiration. It’s essential to know your horse’s vital signs and TPR is a good place to start. Salmon pink gums. Capillary refill time. How does your horse’s gut sound? Hydration. Read more…
By reinforcing the chemical processes that fats, carbohydrates and proteins undergo, Vitamin B12 supplements offer a simple way to maintain your horse’s normal energy levels and strength. They may also help maintain the horse’s state of calm. What does B12 Read more…
In general, occasional cookies, carrots, apples and other treats are fine for the horses. Stallions or young horses, and mouthy horses should be fed chopped pieces in their feed mangers, versus hand feeding so they don’t develop dangerous habits. Just Read more…
The truth is that ANYTHING the horse ingests—straight grains, cracked corn, sweet feed, pellets, chunks of apples or carrots—can theoretically cause choke if the material is too large or too dry to pass easily along the esophagus. Can horses eat Read more…
A typical horse temperament scale ranges from 1 to 10. A rating of one indicates an extremely calm demeanor, and ten would be the opposite, a “hot horse.” On this spectrum, then, four is relatively calm, while six or higher Read more…
That depends on your goals for the horse but overall 15 is a great age. They’re settled, calmer, more seasoned by that age. With proper care, good nutrition and exercise, annual vet exams/dental exam and float if needed and proper Read more…
Horse enrichment activities Scratching mat. An old broom head or a scratching mat can help horses to relieve that unreachable itch, they also help reduce stress. Music or reading. Food. Companionship. Food. Exercise. Grooming. How do you mentally stimulate a Read more…