Month: April 2022

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Introduction Anhidrosis refers to a reduced ability to sweat when the body is heated. Horses and humans have both been known to … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Horses make heart murmurs High velocity blood flow can cause heart murmurs. Although murmurs are more common in horses with heart disease, … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price What is botulism? Botulism, one of the most dangerous toxins known, is caused by ingestion. Botulism can affect any mammal, but horses … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Originally known as Monday Morning Disease, ER is more common in horses after exertion such as hunters, racehorses and endurance horses. … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Your breeding program will benefit greatly from the ability to freeze your stallion’s semen. This includes the possibility for your mares … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Strangles Vaccination & Treatment for Horses in Brisbane and Ipswich Strangles is a contagious respiratory illness that is caused by Streptococcus … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Enteroliths can be suspected if your horse has colic symptoms or is older than 10. These intestinal stones can be fatal if … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Commercial psyllium products, which are made from the husks of psyllium seeds, are used to remove sand from horses’ digestive systems. There … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Horse owners often confuse canine and wolf tooth — some even using the terms interchangeably. There are many key differences between canine … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Clear nasal discharge is common and should not be considered a problem. However, thick, yellow- or green-coloured nasal discharges are signs … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price There are many myths about colic treatment, such as giving horses a beer or rescue medication. However, a home remedy might … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Four pegs hold a lot of horse weight. These pegs have very few bones at the ends. They are encapsulated in a … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price It is not something you should do lightly. It is expensive and can take time. WHY? First, consider why you want to … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price It’s now easier than ever to breed the best quality stallion genes into your breeding program using live cover or artificial … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Worming should be done every 6-8 weeks. It is important to create a sustainable program for worming your property. Your horses’ health will … Read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Allison Price Although it is not possible to accurately determine the horse’s age, you can still examine their teeth to confirm. This can be … Read more

Last Updated on April 13, 2022 by Allison Price The DeliveryAssume you’re a spectator at a public court. You will witness an expert player do this. (right-handed pitcher)The pitcher places the … Read more

Last Updated on April 13, 2022 by Allison Price Wild horses are animals that live in total freedom and have no contact with humans or other domesticated horses. Wild horses … Read more

Last Updated on April 13, 2022 by Allison Price I am a trail rider and country bumpkin, and I love beer. I have a combined passion for beer and horses that … Read more

Last Updated on April 13, 2022 by Allison Price Although a dog is a man’s best friend and a horse is history, they say the horse is history. Horses have been … Read more

Last Updated on April 13, 2022 by Allison Price You didn’t know how tall your horse would grow when it was young. Perhaps you have experienced what it’s like to be … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price Altrenogest, also known as Regu-mate, is a synthetic hormone that suppresses heat-related behavioral signs (also known as oestrus). The oil can be … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price Ponies and horses that are overweight often have fatty tissue deposits. A cresty neck is an animal whose fat pads form along … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price Forageplus is often asked why there is so much clover in the horse pasture. We discuss clover’s benefits in pasture, how much … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price In this article we will discuss the different types of oats that horses can eat and the best ones to feed … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price Many horse owners are afraid to feed wheat bran, according to our conversations. Horse wheat bran is no longer a popular horse … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price We identified in our last post that some horse behavior we may consider cute could have different connotations when viewed from the perspective of a … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price Although mammary gland problems are rare in mares, they can cause abnormal milk production, discharge, swellings or lumps. Two mammary glands … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price It is important to boost your horse’s immunity system during stressful situations such as travel, training, illness, or injury. It is as … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price Hunter’s bump is a term that describes a horse with a prominent tuber sacrale at the top of its rump. This … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price Every horse owner should make it a priority to take care of their horses in the most effective way possible. Horses should … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price The invention of the steam engine and spinning wheels was long before it was invented. A human invention that revolutionized ancient … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price My friend suggested that horses and donkeys should be treated as one species because they are so similar. This is an interesting … Read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Allison Price Nothing is more beautiful than watching a mare and her foal run in camp. Foals are so happy animals and take cuteness … Read more

Last Updated on April 7, 2022 by Allison Price Human medicine has many cancer awareness programs. Nearly everyone is screened for at minimum one type of cancer, such as cervical, … Read more

Last Updated on April 7, 2022 by Allison Price Strangles is an upper-respiratory infection caused by Streptococcus, a strain of bacteria. Equi . Infections can cause fevers, nasal discharge, and swelling of … Read more

Last Updated on April 7, 2022 by Allison Price “OTTB” is Off-Track Thoroughbred. An off-track Thoroughbred horse was once bred and trained for racing, but is not currently an active racehorse. Many … Read more

Last Updated on April 7, 2022 by Allison Price Horses that refuse to eat are the most frustrating and worrying thing. Horses can become unwell from a variety reasons, including illness, … Read more

Last Updated on April 7, 2022 by Allison Price Protein is the most important nutrient for horses, after energy. Protein is essential for building good quality hoof, skin, hair, organ tissue … Read more

Last Updated on April 7, 2022 by Allison Price Our horse’s piaffes are pfizzled. His slides have slid. His rollbacks are back. His leads don’t change. Someone will almost reflexively say “Maybe he … Read more

Last Updated on April 7, 2022 by Allison Price My experience shows that horses with a high value (value based on the cost of buying them) can make people crazy. It’s … Read more

Last Updated on April 7, 2022 by Allison Price If you are squinting at the title, I want to say that I am happy to see your horse by an … Read more

Last Updated on April 7, 2022 by Allison Price Sometimes horses lick and chew their training material. This has been thought to be a sign that the horse learns or … Read more

Last Updated on April 5, 2022 by Allison Price What does “cold-backed” mean? A horse with a sensitive or painful back is called ‘cold-backed’. These symptoms may be mild like discomfort … Read more

Last Updated on April 5, 2022 by Allison Price This summary is a mixture of direct excerpts from a variety of publications, letters to the Falabellas family, a French Veterinary … Read more

Last Updated on April 5, 2022 by Allison Price Weight loss can simply be explained by the body using more calories than it consumes. There are many possible causes for chronic … Read more

Last Updated on April 5, 2022 by Allison Price Vitamin E (tocopherol), a fat-soluble vitamin, plays many roles in the body. Vitamin E’s main role is to act as an antioxidant. … Read more

Last Updated on April 5, 2022 by Allison Price As a horse owner of EMS or laminitic horses, one of the first things you will be told is “no treats,” … Read more

Last Updated on April 5, 2022 by Allison Price Researchers in New Zealand discovered that ryegrass staggers were caused by tiny fungi called Endophytes 25 years ago. They discovered that … Read more

Last Updated on April 5, 2022 by Allison Price A researcher has questioned the effectiveness of a cornerstone treatment to treat equine gastric problems. He believes that a revision is … Read more