Archive for June, 2008

Keeping your Horse Safe when Riding

Image via WikipediaOne of the best parts about owning a horse is getting to ride it. Horses that are well trained and happy are great to ride, and for the most part horses enjoy being ridden as well. You are going to want to spend lots of time working with your horse to make sure […]

Horses and the West Nile Threat

Image via WikipediaWest Nile Virus is a very real danger for most mammals, including humans. If you have a horse, you could be at even more risk, since farm animals are very susceptible to this disease. In most cases, the West Nile virus is transmitted through mosquito bites, and in many cases, this disease is […]

Hormones and Drugs for Stallions

Image via WikipediaKnowing what to give your stallions when it comes to hormones and drugs is very important. You are going to want to know several things before you get started dealing with your stallions and hormones or other drugs, so you should be talking to a vet or another horse expert to see what […]

The Importance of Choosing a Vet for your Horse

Image by Rob Crusoe via FlickrNo matter what, having a horse means that you are taking on responsibility for another life. You are going to be in charge of how well your horse is living his life, what kind of stall he has, what he eats, and how much exercise he gets. You are also […]

Protection for your Horse’s Health: Horse Insurance

When we get sick or injured, many of us find that the medical expenses are covered by insurance, which is typically through our employers. Medical insurance can also be purchased for horses. Horses are extremely expensive animals, and many of their medical treatments are even more expensive than the comparable treatments for humans, so insurance […]

Fashion Statement? Horse’s Shoes

A horse’s shoe is something that is, of course, put onto their feet. The process doesn’t hurt the horse, because the shoes are attached to the hooves of the horses, and in this manner it doesn’t cause the horse any pain because the horse’s hooves don’t have feeling. They are kind of like our fingernails. […]

Healthy Foods for Healthy Horses.

Image via WikipediaLike any animal that you own it is very important that you are providing your horse with all of the nutrition that is necessary for good growth and good development. A horse is something that you invest a great deal of time and energy in, and it is something that is going to […]

Equine Colic and Your Horse

Image via WikipediaIf you have had a horse, chances are that you have heard of the term equine colic before. You have probably done some research into this term, and you have found that when you are talking about equine colic, you are talking about a sign or symptom, and not really an actual diagnosis. […]

Alternative Medical Care for your Horse

Image via WikipediaIf you are looking to keep your horse happy and healthy, you might be looking into several different types of horse care.
There are plenty of alternative medical care faculties besides for the normal, run of the mill vet. You might be considering several of these other therapies for your horse, for whatever […]