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Box Rest Ideas For Horses
There are many box rest ideas for horses, some of which you might not be aware of. This article hopes to give you new ideas. Having to keep your horse on box rest is never ideal. Firstly it means that your horse has a problem to be overcome. Secondly, your horse may become bored and…
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EMS & Weight: A Year In The Life Of Fatty The EMS Pony
EMS & Weight: A Year In The Life Of Fatty The EMS Pony details the journey of Fatty and her weight throughout the year after being diagnosed with EMS. EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome) is often likened to diabetes in people. In horses, keeping an EMS horse at the correct and healthy weight can be a…
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Fireworks And Horses: How To Help Your Horse
Fireworks and horses don’t mix well. Horses are flight animals who can be reactive to loud noises and flashes nearby. Knowing how to help your horse during this season is an important part of being a responsible owner. Helping your horse stay calm during fireworks season can be a challenge. You may worry about how…
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How Much Land Do I Need To Keep A Horse
How much land do I need to keep a horse is the very first question asked when trying to work out if you can keep your horse at home. Much depends upon the horse you own, and the quality of the grazing available. If you want to keep your horse at home, or on your…
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Should I Clip My Horse’s Feather?
Should I trim my horse’s feather is an oft asked question. Whether to trim feather or not is a personal choice, especially if you own a heavy breed with lots of magnificent feather. Trimming or clipping can be done for both aesthetic and health reasons. Applying medication may be easier if you’ve clipped your horse’s…
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Pros And Cons Of Going Barefoot
This article looks at the pros and cons of going barefoot. Having your horse shod has generally been the accepted way of horse hoof management. However, more and more people wish to keep their horse in as natural a way as possible. Shoeing has always gone hand in hand with horse ownership. Whilst some horses…
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Ragwort; What You Need To Know
Ragwort is well known to be poisonous to horses and other livestock. It is also very difficult to remove, and any amount to root left will become a fully fledged plant in a very short space of time. Ragwort is a native (UK) weed that is incredibly invasive. It’s seeds can lie dormant for many…
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10 Benefits Of Cinnamon For Horses
As horse owners we are always looking for that ‘magic’ supplement. Cinnamon may well be just that. 10 benefits of cinnamon for horses looks at how this delicious spice can work wonders for your horse. Cinnamon is a readily available spice ground from the bark of several species of cinnamon tree. It has benefits for…
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Lice And Mites In Horses
Lice and mites are the thing of all horse owners nightmares. Mites especially are incredibly difficult to get rid of, and often come back year after year. This article will explain the best methods of ridding your horse of these pests. Lice & Mites are parasites that can live on your horse without you knowing…
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Water Buffet For Horses – What To Add to Your Horse’s Water
Sometimes horses need a little encouragement to drink enough water. If you’re wondering about a Water buffet for horses – what to add to your horse’s water, this article should give you plenty of ideas. Water buffets for horses are becoming increasingly popular. Whilst fresh, clean, water is always available, allowing the horse a free…
