Some horses manage to injure themselves for example by finding the only fence board wire or loose fence board and causing cuts. These types of cuts are difficult to keep clean and take time to heal making the chance of infection a worry. Although the idea goes against what we believe, researchers in Canada and […]
The Culicoides midge is a tiny gnat, also known as no-see-ums because of their size. Their bite causes “sweet itch”, an allergic skin reaction. The itch occurs when these tiny gnats bite a horse who is sensitive to the gnats’ saliva. The itch is so intense that the horse will rub the area, developing sores […]
Drought conditions sometimes occur, but can be predicted. You can prepare your horse beforehand by helping him/her to adjust gradually. Before pastures dry and prices of hay rise, stock up on quality hay. Purchasing hay by the ton means you’re getting the right weight for the price you pay. If you buy bales, try to […]
