Outdoor living is also good for horses with breathing problems or arthritis. The constant supply of fresh air helps prevent dust and small particles from getting into the lungs and causing irritation. The ability to constantly move about helps keep Read more…
Just lowering his head causes a physiological response; his heart rate slows, he sweats less, and the muscles in his neck and back relax. So, cueing your horse to lower his head when he’s anxious helps calm him. Practice by Read more…
Treatment for horse dehydration. When they start showing signs of exhaustion or dehydration, you can give them electrolyte pastes and other water additives such as “horse quencher.” In severe conditions the fastest way to hydrate the horse is through the Read more…
The cold facts Horses can survive for weeks without food, but only three or four days without water – it is vitally important for their health and wellbeing, and makes up around 60% of their body weight. How long can Read more…
Signs of sleep deprivation Recurrent carpal and fore fetlock abrasions (caused by collapse or partial collapse) Lack of evidence of lying down (eg no bedding in the tail or on the body) Increased daytime drowsiness. Weight loss. How do you Read more…
In fact, fresh pasture is approximately 60–80% moisture, meaning they obtain a substantial amount of water while grazing. In contrast, grains, concentrates, and baled hay contain far less moisture, which means horses need to drink more to meet their water Read more…
You can add water and administer via dosing syringe, add the electrolytes to your horse’s feed or add the electrolytes to their water. Each way works equally as well, just figure out what your horse prefers to ensure they are Read more…
Normal urine production is typically 15-30 ml/kg daily, which for an average 500kg horse totals around 15 litres. Measuring urine output is not easy, in practical terms, but this equates to a horse peeing around five or six times per Read more…
United States. In the U.S., there are free-roaming herds on some of the barrier islands along the East Coast, notably Chincoteague Ponies, Banker horses and Cumberland Island horses. Most of these herds are managed by the National Park Service with Read more…
They exhibit anxiety in different ways—from excessive chewing or grinding teeth, weight loss, to spooking easily, pacing, rearing, bolting, sweating, or suffering from gastric ulcers or diarrhea. How do horses act when they are nervous? The most common signs to Read more…