Horse Care Category
Wolfe Equine Services saw an interesting case this week. They posted, “Interesting case seen yesterday! (Warning pictures may be considered kinda gross by some). This mare was 17 years old and presented for acute, severe colic. A large mass was…
If you’ve owned horses long enough then chances are you’ve had to make an emergency call to your veterinarian at one point or another. Rusty Higgins horse was recently kicked in the face by another horse. He wrote, “This is what…
I’ll admit it, I have never heard of Equilibration Dentistry before watching this video. I have always had my horse’s teeth floated and checked regularly, but after watching this is something I definitely want to do for my horse. Watch…
Secretary-general, Imke Lubeseder, of the German Equestrian Federation (FN) sent a reminder to all members noting that trimming whiskers and ears is against animal welfare and forbidden in Germany. The reminder stated: “We would like to draw your attention to…
The best way to bond with your horse is by simply spending time with them! I know that life can get hectic and sometimes we only have a little bit of time to spend at the barn. I admit it,…
I’m Sure A Mystery, aka Cookie, somehow ended up as a recipient mare who couldn’t get pregnant with an uncertain future. Thankfully Forgotten Horses Rescue, Inc. stepped up to the plate to save her and another mare in the same situation. Cookie’s former…
Chief is a registered Quarter Horse gelding who was born, January 19, 1960!!! He turned 57-years-old this year and celebrated his birthday in style. From Civil War re-enactments to team penning to reining, Chief has done just about everything! Chief…
Feed scoops, towlels, bridle hooks, spray bottles….the list goes on and on! There are so many great items for the barn that you can find at the dollar store. Watch the video below for some great ideas. If you liked…
I never stop urging horse owners to “feed your horse like a horse,” for the simple reason that a horse, fed according to his physiology and instincts, will be healthier. I often speak about free choice forage feeding as the first…
Is a horse mentally comfortable in a cozy stall with shavings or a shelter with sides? Probably not. Horses are prey animals; their main form of defense is flight which requires sight and sound to detect predators in conjunction with…
Provide your equine with forage prior to and during prolonged exercise. While trail riding, offer the opportunity to graze along the way. Why? Acid splashing in the stomach is uncomfortable and may induce ulcers. The equine stomach produces acid 24…
The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd recently had a patient with a trapped sinus infection. They explained on Facebook, “If the horse’s head was solid bone, it would be too heavy for the horse to carry around and run fast –…
When Kathy Burma’s horse Kit started spooking out of nowhere, she did what we all should do. She checked for a medical reason first. She posted her findings a message on her Facebook page. She wrote, “PSA: If your horse…
Did you know that goats are an excellent milk alternative for orphaned foals? Foals nurse from the goats as they would a nurse mare, or they are bottle fed. The goats also provide companionship for the foal. I don’t know…
When a horse colics, it can definitely be a life threatening situation. In this case, the horse that coliced had just given birth and thanks to the quick thinking of her handlers, both the mare and her foal were able…
