When considering a new horse, one should check its health before making any commitment. A veterinary’s advice (preferably one specializing in horses) is useful in this regard. There are also a number of checks which you can do in order to identify most of the potential issues. The first indication is the general appearance. It [...]
When looking for a horse, the desired horse age is an important consideration. Horses which are too young lack maturity and training while horses which are too old cannot provide many future years of riding. Following is a review the typical advantages and disadvantages of the various ages. Horse of 4 years. Horses typically start [...]
Some people are allergic to horses. Depending on the person, this can result in a combination of the following symptoms: Itchy or watery eyes Itchy or running nose Itchy skin, hives or rashes Sneezing or coughing Difficulty breathing Asthma attack People vary not only in terms of the types of symptoms but also the severity. [...]
Cushing’s disease occurs in various animals (e.g. dogs, horses, people), although the symptoms in horses are different than the symptoms in other animals (e.g. in dogs it results in hair loss whereas in horses it results in greater hair growth). When the disease occurs in horses, it is known as Equine Cushings Disease (or ECD). [...]
Laminitis is a serious and common disease of the hoof. Although it is rarely fatal, in serious cases the horse is put down either for humane reasons (the horse is in pain and permanently crippled) or economic reasons (the horse can no longer be used for its intended purpose). Such cases of euthanasia are sufficiently [...]
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New – Having a pet can be one of the great pleasures in a young life. This warmly written, informative series sheds light on some of the animals that make the best pets. Accompanied by engaging photographs, the text provides practical information as well as fascinating history and folklore. (Where did the Easter Bunny come [...]