While rare, spider bites to horses do occur and they are toxic and can cause much pain. Usually the culprits are the black and brown widow spider and the brown recluse with all their relatives. A bite from the black widow spider can cause a serious reaction in a horse. The latrotoxins which are poisonous […]
Summer can bring high temperatures and extreme heat. Our horses feel the rise in temperatures just as much as we do so it’s up to us to see to their comfort. Here are some tips to help you care for your horse in extreme summer heat and keep him/her healthy and happy. The most important […]
While horses can suffer from colic at any time of year, a change to a winter diet can be a major factor. Little or no pasture is available for grazing in winter. Diet changes should start to be considered in the fall when grass begins its dormant period. Hay proteins, sugar and starch are digested […]
