Selenium is a trace mineral that is necessary for the way a horse functions. It acts in conjunction with Vitamin E as anti-oxidants, protecting cell membranes from destruction. However, too much or too little selenium can have adverse effects. A deficiency of selenium can cause muscle disease, impaired heart function, difficulty swallowing, respiratory distress and […]
Shoeing horses seems to be a controversial subject with strong opinions on both the pro side and the con side. Actually, whether to shoe a horse or not depends on the horse, the activities, the horse’s physical condition, the terrain the horse runs on. Many people who are against shoeing cite the fact that wild […]
Regularly checking your horse’s teeth is vital to good health. Since a horse’s teeth never stop growing, problems can be commonly found. Just like humans, horses have 2 sets of teeth. By 9 months old horses have a full set of temporary or milk teeth, 24 in all. Permanent teeth replace the milk teeth over […]
