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Bathing your horse isn’t just about cleanliness—it’s a bonding experience and an essential part of equine care. From removing dirt and sweat to promoting a healthy coat, regular baths b…
Grooming your horse can be time-consuming, and it’s full of challenges. Here are 7 secrets that you revolutionize how you groom your horse.
Grooming your hose should be an essential part of your daily routine. It’s a pleasurable experience for both and your horse, and an essential part of bonding, giving you the chance to focus just on him or her and spend time together. It has a host of benefits too, including helping promote good ci
If you are learning about horses, information for beginners is vital! Here is all the information you need on basic horse care for beginners.
A guest post by Heather Wallace of Animal Bodywork & Aromatherapy & The Timid Rider. Do you remember that time you went to groom your horse, and his legs were stocked up, or he had…
As equestrians, we all should know enough about Cushing's Disease in horses to understand what it is and what warning signs to look out for.
Grooming is an essential and very important element of a horse’s overall health. A regular grooming routine ensures that your horse is able to maintain…
Pro groom Liv Gude explains how and why to take your horse's temperature, as well as how to desensitize touchy horses.
This easy step by step guide on horse grooming will teach you 4 quick steps on how to keep your horse cleaner, healthier and happier...
Traveling a horse long distance can be hard on them. It is important to know how to care for them on these long journeys. Read up about the best way to prepare and care for your horse during travel. #horseshipping #traveling #theplaidhorse
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Daily grooming routine your horse will love. Grooming is essential to your horse's well being and an opportunity to analyze their health.
How can you make sure your horse farrier is doing a good job on your horse's hooves? Read our simple tips to learn about what your farrier does, and if he's doing it right.
Above photo by Kate Houlihan Photography Do you regularly groom your horse? Here are some of the benefits and best tools that you should be using. Why You Should Groom Your Horse When it comes to taking care of your horse, regular grooming should be a key part of your routine in order to ensure […]
Learn to understand the structure and biomechanics of dressage horse hindquarters with Dr. Hilary Clayton.
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Washing a horse for the first time can be a little intimidating. But in this article, you'll learn the do's and don'ts of how to bathe a horse the right way.
If you’re new to horse ownership, you may be wondering how to get started with horse hoof care. Check out our beginner's guide here!
Horse thrush causes a black, foul-smelling discharge and is usually the result of poor hoof hygiene; it requires immediate treatment
10 Common Horse Diseases and How To Avoid Them For every horse owner, rider, groom, it is a huge responsibility to take care of their four-legged companion. Even under the best caring conditions, some horses can be prone to different diseases ranging from skin problems to respiratory issues or digestion system problems. Therefore, it is vital for each equestrian to know the most common diseases to avoid them or, if the horse is already sick, how to act for a quick recovery. Common Digestion Conditions 1. Colic is the most common digestion system problem in horses. It can emerge when a horse doesn’t drink enough water, eat enough roughage or has untreated dental problems. Signs of colic include anxiety, restlessness, sweating, gut pain, lack of appetite, lying down more than usual. To avoid, keep the water and food supplies clean, make sure the horse has a well-balanced diet, don’t forget to float your horse’s teeth every once in a while. If you suspect the signs of colic, call the veterinarian to get professional help. While waiting for the veterinarian, you can walk your horse to reduce the pain and provide him a large area to roll. 2. Inflammatory bowel disease, IBD, is made up of a collection of different diseases of the intestines, which is demonstrated by inflammatory cells. Even though there are several different types of IBD, common symptoms can be chronic weight loss, lack of appetite, fever, skin lesions, diarrhea. There is not an exact cause for this disease, therefore, it is really tricky to avoid. You should call the veterinarian as soon as you suspect IBD. The best treatment technique varies for different horses. Common Respiratory Conditions1. Common cold is generally caused by a viral infection contracted by contact with other infected horses. The symptoms are unrelenting cough, nasal discharge, exercise intolerance, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. To avoid, you can consider vaccination, isolating the new horse at the barn from others, and check the water your horse drinks at shows. If you think your horse has a common cold, isolate him in a dust-free area, call the veterinarian, try to feed him soft food so that it can swallow easier. 2. Equine herpes virus is an infection that can cause respiratory difficulties, abortion, and neurological problems. Early symptoms are generally fever, cough, nasal discharge and loss of appetite. To prevent, there are vaccinations available but, according to Vivienne Irwin of the Animal Health Trust, they should be used for healthy horses only, before they get sick. If you think your horse is already infected keep him away from all the other horses and call the veterinarian. Common Skin Conditions1. Ringworm, contrary to the common belief, it is caused by a fungus. It spreads quickly from one horse to another. Infection shows initially as tufts of raised hair, which eventually fall off and leave lesions. To avoid, try not to use the same tack for different horses and pay attention to hygiene. If there is a new horse, keep him away from the others until you are sure of its health. If a horse already has ringworm, the first action should be isolating it from the others. The infected horse can recover with an anti-fungus wash and clipping the infected hair. Also, the barn and tack should be properly cleaned to prevent the spread. 2. Mud fever is a skin issue associated with wet and muddy conditions. It is caused by an infection that thrives in the mud. Once infected, the skin of the legs and the stomach become inflamed and scaly and, the horse can develop a fever. To avoid, clean the legs after every workout by washing and drying properly. If you recognize mud fever on your horse, keeping the infected areas clean is the basis. Further treatment is to penetrate the causal organisms under the scabs under the control of a veterinarian. 3. Rain scald, also known as mycotic dermatitis, is another skin infection caused by a fungal that comes with wet weather. It can occur if the horse stays wet for a long time or when leaking or non-breathable rugs are used. The infection causes patchy hair loss along the back and quarters. The hair can become matted, and the skin may develop sores and lesions. To avoid, make sure your horse has a shelter in the pasture and try to use the correct type of rugs. The affected horse can be treated with a special medicine wash so if you suspect rain scald, consult your veterinarian. Common Neurologic Conditions1. Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, also known as EPM, is a neurological disease caused by a parasite called Sarcocystis neurona. Horses can get the parasite through unclean water or feed. The disease is recognized by seizures, vision problems, lesions, and abnormal behavior. There is no proved medicine to prevent this illness. To avoid, the best thing you can do is to keep the horse feed and water clean. If a horse already has EPM, there are several pills to treat. Just call your veterinarian and get some help. 2. West Nile Virus is an infection carried by mosquitos. If mosquitos bite the horse, the infection can spread in the horse’s blood and lead inflammation in the brain. Symptoms of infected horses can be fever, impaired vision, convulsions, head pressing, difficulty swallowing, and paralysis or weakness of the hind limbs. To avoid, horse owners can try vaccinating the horses and take precautions to get rid of the mosquitos. The treatment for the infected horses is by medicine. If you suspect there is West Nile Virus, call the veterinarian and get professional help. 3. Lockjaw is one of the most serious bacterial diseases that affect the central nervous system of the horse. It is also known as tetanus and mostly known symptoms are heightened sensitivity, spasms, and protruding eyelids. To avoid, the best option is to get tetanus vaccination. For the horses that are already infected, treatment can be by antibiotics under veterinarian control.
Your horse's feed tub is one of the most important parts in the successful treatment of arthritis. Explore different supplements and feeds that'll help your horse deal with arthritis.
Daily grooming routine your horse will love. Grooming is essential to your horse's well being and an opportunity to analyze their health.
Barn chores are never ending. Horse owners know this especially well. One of the most important chores is keeping your horse’s water trough clean and algae free. Providing fresh, clean water is vitally important for the health of your horse. Scrubbing the algae and grime out of a water trough […]
You don't want to call the vet for every minor thing, but if your horse is showing signs of a horse skin condition it can cause you a lot of worry.
Written specifically for horse people, this book covers topics and words that regular English/Spanish dictionaries might not, including horse health care, feeding, grooming, tack and equipment, and breeding terms. With more than 10,000 typically grouped word and phrase entries commonly used in the horse industry, regional variations, and a pronunciation guide.
Feeding your horse seems like an obvious part of your job, but doing it properly isn't as easy as it seems. Make sure you're following these rules.
There is nothing more frustrating than spending hours of your time grooming and bathing your horse only have them roll in the dirt a few minutes later. My gelding is no different. His response to a nice, sudsy bath is a vigorous dust roll right after. This got me thinking. […]
Horse detanglers are effective but expensive. These 3 homemade horse detangler recipes will help you keep your horse's manes and tails free from knots. They help condition as well.
Let’s go over these tips and tricks for feeding, grooming, and general care of your horse, as well as some hacks for barn chores and tack maintenance.
Guide to buying your first horse covering key aspects like choosing the right horse, horse care basics, and budgeting tips for new owners.
There's plenty of hype about vitamin E for horses and how it's the "cure all" for all your horse's problems. Here are the 3 reasons you're going to need it...
Do you have good hoof care habits? Try these 5 hoof care tips to keep your horse's hooves strong and healthy all year long.
BY TPH Staff Summer is associated with a lot of extra daylight, beach vacations, and lovely hot weather. We may love it, but it can be really hard on our horses. As Dr. David Ramey says, “Horses aren’t really hot weather creatures.” They definitely tolerate cold better than heat. Their bodies aren’t designed to dissipate […]
