Treating cuts and tears in horses

Health, Horses

Knowing how to treat horses with minor cuts and tears is important for every horse owner. This article discusses six steps to follow when treating a cut or tear.   Wounds require immediate attention and first aid treatment. The seriousness of a wound depends on...

Common Ectoparasites in horses

Health, Horses

What is an ectoparasite? An ectoparasite is a parasite that lives on the skin surface of an animal–in this case, the horse. The primary ectoparasites of horses are houseflies, stable flies, mosquitoes, and, to a lesser extent, horse and deer flies. Housefly  The...

Temperature, Pulse and Respiration in a Horse

Health, Horses

Equine Vital Signs Temperature, pulse, and respiration ( TPR) are the basic physiological parameters every horse owner or care provider should know if he or she wants to take proper care of a horse. These three vital signs are very important and can greatly help you...

Shipping Bandages

Health, Horses

There is a plethora of commercially available protective shipping gear for equine legs– everything from a simple fabric-fastening wrap for the cannon bone area to a full-length leg cover that is molded to go over the hock or knee. The individual horse’s...