Posts Tagged ‘Pasture’
Did You Know That Horses Can Get Hay Fever
I have been around horses for quite some years but I have never heard this allergic reaction described as hay fever (as in the same problem that humans suffer with). I don’t get it myself, for which I am very grateful, but I do have friends that do, and can see the misery it causes, so I can assume that it is equally uncomfortable for a horse. Although the season is closing, I thought I’d still take a look at what it’s all about so you can be on the lookout for it nest year.
Apparently it’s a fairly common condition seen in young and old horses alike, and it’s an allergic Respiratory Disease. Unlike humans, horses that have allergies tend to show more flu like symptoms and less sinus and nasal effects. Their lungs become inflamed and are more likely to get viral and bacterial infections. The horse owner sees this as frequent (recurrent) ‘chest colds’ that the horse never quite gets over, as I did, before I heard that it was in fact a form of hay fever. Other symptoms include coughing, a lot of eye discharge and they get tired easily.
I just moved my horse and have a question?
I just moved my old barn to a new boarding stable two days ago, and already she is looking thin and i had to tighten her blanket straps all the way up. At the old barn she got four flakes of hay a day, plus unlimited access to hay in the pasture. At the new barn, there isn’t hay during turnout, so how much does she need in her stall?
thoroughbred.
How To Take Care Of Your Horses During Winters?
As a horse owner, what are the precautions you take to provide good care for your horse during the winter? Even though the horse adapts itself to with stand the winter challenges, you must provide them with some extra care that they need during the winter colds. Below are some of the tips to protect your horse during the winter.
Winter Horse Blankets – How to Choose a Turnout Blanket for Your Horse
Because horse blankets are used for so many different situations, it shouldn’t be surprising for you to find that there are many different types of horse blankets and sheets.
Horse Care & Stabling
There are a lot of considerations in your goal of safe surroundings and room to roam in the company and security of other horses. By its nature a horse is most relaxed while grazing leisurely. So a fenced in paddock without grass is not ideal in the horse’s terms, although he may tend to move about more playing with a mate in the paddock. A pasture suited to a horse will fend off many injuries and health problems.