A study has revealed that the majority of older horses suffer from eye problems — and their owners are completely unaware. Researchers discovered that while 87.8% of horses aged 15 or over had signs of ocular disease, just under 4% of their handlers reported a known issue. In the study, led by Fernando Malalana and…
An owner who hopes to raise awareness about the amount of dust in hay has urged others to consider wearing a face mask when filling haynets. Emily Boyce, 20, who is in her final year of equine studies at the Royal Agricultural University in Gloucestershire, was filling haynets for samples for her research project when…
A vet has reminded owners about how to feed root vegetables after a horse struggled to swallow when a piece became lodged in its mouth. Craig Rutland, partner at Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic in Essex, attended the horse, who had presented with choke-like symptoms. “The horse was in a lot of distress and the owner…
Inhaled pollens could be “enhancing” the chance of horses contracting the herpes virus type one (EHV1), a study has shown. Pollens are widely recognized as triggers for allergies and asthma but researchers at Belgium’s University of Ghent wanted to look more closely at how they interact with the mucosal membranes that line the respiratory tract….
Did you ever measure your horse? You need to know that it is very important to do so because while riding a horse, your weight needs to be compatible with your horse (a horse should be at least 5 times heavier than the rider). If you didn’t weigh your horse yet, below you will find…
Pam Clifford, who volunteers with the Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony group, took a few random photos of a Dartmoor foal for a project that the organization was running, but when she noticed the poo bag in the foal’s mouth, then she got panicked. “I’d taken one picture of the foal lying down, then…
A mare found collapsed and in distress in Wales had to be put down as she had a fractured pelvis. RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information on the grey mare, who was thought to be a two-year-old and was discovered by a member of the public on land in Aberfan near Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. The…
Although horse care has experienced a lot of advancement, the simplicity of horse care previously is believed to have been better. Here are 5 examples why: Then: If the horse is too thin, give it more food. Now: If the horse is too thin, Change from current set of six supplements to another set of…
Suffolk Punch is one of the most critically endangered species but Britain’s oldest draught breed has received a boost with the birth of a prized filly. The Suffolk, who has been named Dawley Flossie of Foy, was born at Thorpeley Stud and is by Bruce Langley-McKim’s stallion Craikhow Hall Jensen out of Dawley Freya Of…
Smoke, a very dangerous mix of gases like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, soot, hydrocarbons, and other organic substances is one of the biggest threateners not only for the environment but also very dangerous for humans. But have you ever thought how dangerous can it be for horses? Smoke can irritate horses’ eyes and respiratory tracts,…