The mouthpiece of the bit does not rest on the teeth of the horse, but rather rests on the gums or “bars” of the horse’s mouth in an interdental space behind the front incisors and in front of the back Read more…
The prevention of tetanus is easy, keeping your horses covered and vaccinated with tetanus toxoid. The protocol of vaccination consists on a primary course of two injections four to six weeks apart from each other. How is tetanus prevented in Read more…
Full recovery is possible. The mortality rate for tetanus in horses is reported to be up to 80%. How long does it take for a horse to recover from tetanus? About 80% of affected animals die. In horses that recover, Read more…
Risk of Tetanus The good news, however, is that tetanus is not contagious, so it is not passed from horse to horse. Horses can become infected through gastric or intestinal ulcers after eating contaminated soil or droppings. Wounds, especially deep Read more…
Immune functions decline as a horse ages… Immunosenescence can lead to increased risk of illness and may reduce response to vaccinations. This is why it’s commonly recommended for older horses (and humans) to receive the flu vaccination. As the body Read more…
The mouthpiece of the bit does not rest on the teeth of the horse, but rather rests on the gums or “bars” of the horse’s mouth in an interdental space behind the front incisors and in front of the back Read more…
No definitive antemortem (before-death) test exists for rabies in horses. Clinical signs are suggestive but nondiagnostic. The diagnosis is made by postmortem (after-death) evaluation of the brain of the suspected animal. How do you check if an animal has rabies? Read more…
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease found in many animals. It is zoonotic, which means it can also be spread to humans. Horses become infected when mucus membranes (in their eyes, mouth, and nose) or cuts and scratches on the legs Read more…
The 10 Best Horse Bits Copper Lozenge Link Eggbutt Snaffle Horse Bit — Best All-Purpose Bit. Stubben Easy-Control Loose Ring Snaffle Horse Bit — Best for Beginners. JP Korsteel Blue Steel Oval Link Loose Ring Snaffle Bit — Best for Read more…
Another great way to encourage a new horse to get on the bit is by asking them to flex left and right, then hold the pressure in both reins to signal for them to soften and round their necks. The Read more…