The amount of weight a horse can carry depends upon the horse. Some can carry more comfortably than others. While horses willingly carry heavy weight, it can cause changes in gait as well as back and leg problems. Some riders, such as the disabled, tend to distribute their weight unevenly, making them seem heavier and […]
Horses breathe only through their noses. The belief is that this may prevent dust, dirt and other debris from getting into the lungs. Due to their large size, horses only inhale while the front legs are in stride, not when the legs land. Their lungs do not expand enough to allow oxygen in due to […]
Treating a seriously bleeding limb laceration will need your veterinarian’s care. But until the vet arrives, you may be able to do some triage. First try to stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the wound. Use a towel or a pressure bandage – a good item to keep in your horse’s emergency kit. Don’t […]
