As unpleasant as the thought may be, one of the cornerstones of good horse husbandry is controlling your horse’s internal parasite or worm load. Depending on the species, these worms can cause everything from discomfort and tail chafing to poor coat and weight loss to life-threatening gastrointestinal blockages and colic. […]
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Gall and saddle sores can occur for many reasons. Most are mild, but if left untreated, they can cause injury, scarring, and discomfort. Here’s how to recognize, treat and prevent saddle sores and saddle sores. Causes Saddle sores, saddle sores, and sores that occur under a riding harness are caused […]
Moon blindness is a common and painful disease of one or both eyes in horses and the most common cause of blindness in horses worldwide. Moon blindness, so named because in the 17th century it was believed that the chronology of the disease followed the phases of the moon, is […]
How can you tell that your horse needs a dental checkup? He often tells you, but you may mistake it for bad or strange behavior. You can discipline your horse or put him on a leash to get him to pay attention to the bit. You can also change the […]
If you have a horse that is not gaining or maintaining its weight, here are some reasons and what to do. There are several reasons why a horse may lose weight or not gain weight despite apparent good nutrition. The most obvious reason for a horse to lose weight is […]