Horses are generally able to tolerate cold weather. But they still need some sort of shelter to retreat to when it’s windy and temperatures drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The layers of the horse’s coat act to insulate the body. Digesting forage, mainly hay, also produces body heat. A horse’s winter coat begins to appear […]
While equine eye lacerations are a common occurrence, they should be regarded as serious injuries. As with any eye problem, your veterinarian should be called in to treat them. All eye injuries can affect your horse’s vision. No matter how small the injury may appear, it should be considered an emergency. Your vet will give […]
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 […]
