Putting horses out in a large pasture will give them the opportunity to move out of the path of the storm, an option that stabled horses don’t have if the barn ends up in the path of a tornado. If Read more…
tail. Dock: the living part of the tail, consisting of the coccygeal vertebrae, muscles and ligaments. Sometimes used colloquially to refer to the root of the tail, below. What is the dock area of a horse? tailThe Dock. The area Read more…
Stand to the “near side” (left side) of the horse, between the head and shoulder, ideally at the throat latch. Standing behind a horse is also unsafe, as they have a blind spot there as well. When standing close to Read more…
The mane and tail are used to help protect the horse from bugs biting the skin. The tail is able to swish side to side and hit any bugs in the process. At the end of the neck is the Read more…
Fats/oils are digested in the small intestine of the horse and are a concentrated source of dietary energy, providing approximately 2.25 times more energy than an equal weight of digested carbohydrates. What does fat do for a horse? Fats are Read more…
Many owners keep horses stalled during storms, but turning horses out to pastures might keep them safer. Severe weather can be a troubling event, especially when there are animals whose welfare and comfort is of concern as well. Should horses Read more…
Horses with heart disorders or defects may have a general loss of condition, become fatigued easily (particularly after exercise), have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, and show signs of weakness (including fainting or collapse). What are the symptoms of Read more…
Horses are fragile because of the structure of their anatomy. The two most prevalent issues are the relatively delicate bones in their legs and feet, which are tasks with supporting the enormous weight of the animals’ bodies and their sensitive Read more…
Horse sweat contains 3 times the sodium and chloride, and 10 times the potassium found in human sweat. This is one reason electrolyte products designed for humans, e.g., Gatorade, are not great choices for horses. What flavor Gatorade can horses Read more…
It’s great equine enrichment because ice is safe for horses and can be really enjoyable on hot summer days. Most horses quickly learn that shuffling their noses through the ice cubes feels wonderful. It’s a small but enjoyable way to Read more…