Happy horses will have their ears forward and alert, engaged in their surroundings and moving towards where they are listening. Unhappy horses may have their ears pinned back or softly drooping. What does a horse do when excited? The same Read more…
The bite is painful, so treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like flunixin meglumine (Banamine or generic versions) can also help the animal. “Monitor the infection. Some cases may require surgical removal of necrotic tissue, or draining and treating an abscess Read more…
The effects of smoke on horses are similar to effects on humans: irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, aggravation of conditions like heaves (recurrent airway obstruction), and reduced lung function. How do horses react to fire? Horses react to Read more…
Clinical signs of snakebite in horses can vary widely but generally include pain, swelling at the bite site, one or more puncture wounds, and sometimes sloughing of tissues near the bite site. Some bite wounds might not be readily apparent. Read more…
Are horses afraid of snakes? While it’s said that most horses are nervous of the strange movements snakes make, a lot of horses have shown to be more curious than afraid. It is true, however, that your horse may outrun Read more…
Bites on the horse’s face are the most difficult to treat due to the high blood supply, causing rapid absorption. Signs and Symptoms of a Snake Bite: Wobbly gait and weakness. Laboured breathing. Colic signs – sweating/pawing/rolling. Swollen muzzle. Dilated Read more…
Some horses might be curious of the snake, others would rather run. It depends on the horse, of course, but many horses are scared of snakes because they aren’t used to seeing them and they tend to come out of Read more…
A spook is usually a startled jump sideways, or a quick change of direction with the intention to flee. The horse may or may not want to keep their eyes on the object that frightens them. In the wild, this Read more…
Horses will raise their noses in the air and curl their upper lip towards the sky, revealing their upper teeth. The result is they look like they are having a good laugh. Actually, what they are doing is called a Read more…
Carefully sourced bacon, smoked over a bed of corn cobs for a stronger smokiness than hardwood; this traditional flavor is well loved throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. 16 ounces net weight. Can you smoke meat on a Cobb? Add Woodchips Read more…