Do you have clippers or clip your horse?
I usually body clip my horses each spring. My show horse usually ends up getting body clipped at least twice to keep his coat short for competitions. I do blanket if I clip and it is still cold out! Continue reading “How To Sharpen Your Own Clipper Blades”
Warm weather brings sunny days and soaring temperatures. More energy is expended in order to keep our bodies cool, and it is the same with horses. This doesn’t mean you cant ride or participate in your horse activities. Having a heightened awareness of the heat is crucial.
Knowing the signs of heat stress allows the rider or participant can then gauge how much activity they would like their horse to do based on any symptoms of distress the horse may begin show if overheated. Continue reading “It’s Hot! Signs of Heat Stress in Horses”
Senior Horse LifeAll humans and creatures age. It is part of nature, part of life. There are factors to consider with all aging people and animals,but that doesn’t mean life is over. Senior horses need proper care and nutrition. They can also be useful and still have a job to do – which many horses like.
Horses are creatures of habit and routine, and creating a dependable and comfortable environment and routine for them is one of the best steps to take. Continue reading “The Senior Horse – Life at the End of the Trail”
Get rid of worms! Deworming your horse is beneficial to their health. Horses can lose weight and even get sick from worms that are not treated. Continue reading “Stop the Battle – Tips to Help You Deworm Your Horse”
Horses constantly swish their tails, toss their heads and stomp their feet in order to rid of biting flies. Here are some ideas to add to your fly arsenal to help control flies around you and your horse. Continue reading “Shoo Fly! How to Beat Flies this Spring”
Horse trailering and travel can be quite the experience. Here are some horse trailering tips to consider when traveling to make the trip easier on both you and your four-legged equine cargo. Continue reading “Horse Trailering Tips to Use for a Better Trip”
Have you ever been out to see your horse, only to find they are severely lame? Sudden causes of lameness can have many triggers, and if your horse is trying to painfully move about you may want to check its hoof. Continue reading “Is Your Horse Lame? This Could be the Cause…”
Horses, like humans, can suffer from disease. The care and well-being of your horse is crucial to prevent sickness and potential diseases and to keep them from spreading. EMP or Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis is a horse disease many equestrians have heard of before.
EPM is known for being potentially fatal if not recognized, which is an entire problem within itself. Continue reading “EPM and Horses- The Silent Disease”
Botflies are a major source of irritation for both horse and owner during the warm, summer months. You may have seen the tiny eggs on your horses’ legs from bots. It is critical to remove the eggs, so the horse does not ingest the bot fly eggs and have them hatch. [social_warfare buttons=”Facebook,Pinterest,Twitter,Total”] Continue reading “BotFlies and Horses- Diagnosis, Care, and Tips”