Feeding magnesium to horses

Magnesium To Horses

Psom salts or magnesium sulfate are becoming a more common supplement for horses. Magnesium is an essential element in nerve and muscle function. Horses deficient in this vital element may … Read more

LEVERAGE BIT BASICS

LEVERAGE BIT

Let’s begin with the most basic components of all leverage bits. The cheeks are composed of the purchase as well as the shank. The mouthpiece is composed of the bars, and – … Read more

The Harmful Effects Of Lasix

Effects Of Lasix

You are probably familiar with the conflicts surrounding Lasix or furosemide if you are involved in race horses. Furosemide was originally created to treat bleeding lungs in race horses. But many … Read more

Sedating Your Horse

Sedating Your Horse

In the fall, sedation is required for both clipping and for travelling. There are three main methods horses can be sedated. Two of these are by intravenous sedation administered to … Read more

Peaceful Mane Pulling –

Peaceful Mane Pulling

No matter your riding style, every horse knows someone who hates having his mane pulled. This is not the case. Only 3% of horses have problems with professional braiders, mostly because they … Read more

How to Ride a Shoulder-In

How to Ride a Shoulder-In

Shoulder-in is my favorite exercise, due to its many incredible benefits: * A suppling exercise * This is a great exercise to straighten the spine because it allows you to … Read more

Schwarzwälder Kaltblut

Schwarzwälder Kaltblut

Information about the Schwarzwalder Kaltblut horse The Black Forest records show that horse breeding was documented in the Black Forest as early as the fifteenth century. The Walderpferd was a type … Read more

Karabakh Horse

Karabakh Horse

Information about the Karabakh Horse The Karabakh horse is a rare breed that originated in Azerbaijan, Asia. This breed is extremely old and shares many of the same ancestral genes as … Read more

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Primary squamous-cell carcinoma is a common form of cancer in horses. It is only found in areas with squamous cell carcinoma, which can be the skin, stomach, and nasal cavities.The appearance … Read more

Melanoma in Horses

Melanoma in Horses

Melanoma, a common skin condition that causes nodules in older grey horses, is very common. It usually occurs between 7-8 years old. Over 80% of grey horses will experience at least … Read more

Why are Some Horses Mean?

Why are Some Horses Mean

As an animal communicator, I view the problem from the perspective of the animal and not as a trainer. If a horse is being abused but has been treated well, then … Read more

Seedy-Toe or White Line Disease?

Seedy Toe or White Line Disease

White line disease (WLD), also known as seedy-toe, is a term that describes similar infections. WLD and seedy toe look identical and both involve the same opportunistic fungal or bacterial invaders. Both … Read more

THE PRZEWALSKI’S HORSE (TAKHI) PROJECT

PRZEWALSKI’S HORSE

GENETIC BOOTTLENECK OVERCOMING Przewalski’s horse, pronounced “shuh-VAL­skees”, faces the same challenge as many endangered species: recovering from an historic bottleneck. Przewalski’s horses today, which number around 2,000, are the descendants of … Read more

Do Horses Know Their Own Name?

Horses Know Their Own Name

Your horse may respond to your shouting name, and come running towards you. Did they recognize your name? Many riders believe their horse is intelligent enough to pick it out. Some riders aren’t so … Read more

How To Examine An Equine Placenta

Equine Placenta

The placenta connects the foal and mare, and is vital. It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the foal through various blood vessels and interconnections with the mare. The mare’s endometrium (the … Read more

Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses

Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses

Vesicular Stomatitis, which affects horses, cattle, and pork, is caused by a virus. It rarely affects sheep and goats. It can also be transmitted to humans, and can cause flu-like diseases. Vesicular Stomatitis … Read more

Uterine Prolapse in Horses

Uterine Prolapse in Horses

Uterine prolapse refers to a condition in which the uterus protrudes from the vagina and turns inside out. Although it is uncommon in horses, it can occur within hours or minutes … Read more

Lymphangitis in Horses

Lymphangitis in Horses

Pigeon Fever (False Strangles) Horses can contract lymphangitis from infection with Corynebacterium fauxtuberculosis bacteria. The bacteria can enter through skin injuries such as insect bites or injections. This condition is often called pigeon flu, … Read more

Anemia in Horses

Anemia in Horses

Anemia is when there is a decrease of red blood cells. This can be measured using hemoglobin concentration or red blood cell count. Anemia can result from the destruction or lack of … Read more