Have you ever seen a horse behaving strangely, and wondered why do horses chew on wood and other objects? There can be a number of reasons why horses pick up this odd habit. Let’s find out why do horses chew on wood, and find out if it is something we should be worried about! Why … Read more
Have you ever wondered how many teeth does a horse have? These amazing animals have equally amazing teeth, to help them chew all that lovely grass and hay! Let’s find out everything we need to know about horses teeth, including some amazing dental facts! What Kinds Of Teeth Do Horses Have? The teeth of a … Read more
You may hear a horse owner say that their horse’s legs are stocked up, but what is stocking up in horses and why does it happen? Let’s find out! What Does It Mean When A Horse Has Swollen Legs? – Stocking Up In Horses A horse can get swollen legs for one of two reasons: … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself, how fast can the fastest horse run? A new study reveals that the fastest horse in the world can run more than 55 mph (88 kph). But before you start dreaming of what your horse could achieve if you had it in the race, take a look at this article. … Read more
If you have ever come across an abscess in horse hooves, you will know how difficult this painful condition can be to treat. Let’s find out everything we need to know about abscess in horse hooves! What Is An Abscess In Horse Hooves? An abscess in a horse’s hoof is a build-up of pus. Pus … Read more
EPM in horses is caused by what organism? Let’s find out everything we need to know about this serious horse disease! What Is EPM? EPM In Horses Is Caused By What The full name for EPM is Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis. EPM is a neurological disorder of horses and is widespread across North America. This disease … Read more
As a horse owner, it can be very confusing trying to figure out which vaccines your horse should have! The West Nile virus vaccination may be offered as part of your horse’s spring shots by your veterinarian. Let’s find out all about this vaccine and if your horse needs this shot. What Is West Nile … Read more
A grass founder in horses is a form of Laminitis that happens when a horse has a nutritional deficiency of vitamin B-1. Vitamin B-1 is also known as Thiamin. This condition is extremely painful and often leads to euthanasia. In 2012, I started looking into grass-fed livestock and started making changes in my diet to … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to get a horse to like you? Horses are wary animals, and it can take time for them to learn to trust and accept humans in their lives. Forming a friendship with a horse is a very rewarding process, and it is worth taking the time to create a strong … Read more
Kissing spines in horses is a common problem that affects many equine athletes. Let’s take a look at this painful condition and find out everything we need to know! What Are Kissing Spines In Horses? Kissing spines in horses occur when the vertebrae of the spine are too close together, and the uppermost parts rub … Read more