Last Updated on October 4, 2020 by Allison Price A healthy and shiny coat is one of the testimonies of the horse’s general wellness. That shine comes from the inside out and depends on what the horse eats. The nutrients meet the needs that are more critical. But the remaining nutrients will be used to … Read more
Last Updated on September 17, 2020 by Allison Price What Is A Whorl, Swirl or Cowlick? A swirl or whorl, as it is also called, is a distinctive pattern in an animal’s hair layers. It often revolves around a center with the design of whirling, flexible spokes. The Whorls’ purpose is to determine the temperament … Read more
Last Updated on September 17, 2020 by Allison Price Caring for a horse has a lot of factors. You need to decide where to house them and who will tend to their medical needs and their hooves. You’ll have to think how much you will ride your horse and what type of feed you will … Read more
Last Updated on September 13, 2020 by Allison Price Horses are creatures of habit. They are prey animals who will do everything to hide any signs of weaknesses. Now this can become a problem as it’s down to us as responsible horse owners to spot the signs of illness. It is important to observe during the horse … Read more
Last Updated on September 11, 2020 by Allison Price Providing a balanced equine diet is one of the most crucial parts of horse ownership. Yet its complexity means it is often misunderstood or even overlooked. When feeding your horse, take its age , weight, work and growth into account to decide its diet. In this … Read more
Last Updated on September 11, 2020 by Allison Price Skin diseases or conditions are quite hard to diagnose and treat. But it’s unavoidable that your horse will experience some sort of minor skin problems. There are many common skin conditions that can affect your horse. Keep reading to know more! Rain Scald It’s also called … Read more
Last Updated on November 3, 2022 by Allison Price Pain in horses will prove a wide range of signs and changes on their behavior. This is depending on the location and severity of the pain. These things often causes major problem if left untreated immediately. Horses are prey animals, so they tend to try to … Read more
Last Updated on September 7, 2020 by Allison Price A horse’s neigh is usually created when air passes through the vocal cords. These may change according to the position of the throat muscles and tongue. Also, it varies during the opening of the mouth and position of the lips. Why do horses neigh? Anyone who … Read more
Last Updated on September 6, 2020 by Allison Price Stroke cases in a horse present similar symptoms to a human case. Stroke in horses occur when blood flow to the brain ceases or interrupted. Equine strokes are usually caused by either heat or a hemorrhage in the brain. Symptoms Knowing the symptoms and starting treatment early … Read more
Last Updated on September 5, 2020 by Allison Price Providing good hooves for your horse is important. Taking care of your horse’s hooves also means taking care of its health. Such as, its strength, respiratory, circulatory and immune system. Also, hoof care also affects your horse’s conformation, work load, age, stabling and living situation. A … Read more
