Adult horse vaccines. Vaccines help minimize disease risk, and while no vaccine is 100% effective, vaccinated horses contract infectious diseases less frequently and their illness signs are…

To prepare a horse for a competition, you should: 1. Ensure the horse is in good health and fitness. 2. Focus on a regular exercise and training…

A mildly annoyed horse may have wrinkled, elongated nostrils and their ears held slightly back. For a mid-scale threat, they may have wrinkled, elongated nostrils, ears back…

Some common feeding mistakes for horses include overfeeding, underfeeding, feeding inappropriate or poor-quality hay and feed, not providing enough access to fresh water, and feeding too many…

There are several ways to help a horse with anxiety: 1. Create a calm and consistent environment for the horse. 2. Establish a predictable routine and stick…

They shouldn't be limited to a stall for more than a few hours (like a night, and to the pasture in the morning), if they are not…

Give the inside of your horse's upper lip a swipe. It should feel moist with saliva and shiny. Colors such as white or purple on its mucous…

To bond with a horse you need to spend time with them in their environment and you need, above all, to make them feel safe and loved.…

- Always wear appropriate safety equipment, such as a helmet and boots with a heel. - Ensure that the horse is properly tacked up and that you…

They may develop out of boredom or they may be a coping mechanism for stress. Wood chewing in horses may also develop subsequent to a nutritional deficiency…