Caring for your Horse in Hot Weather
In Australia it is not uncommon to see extreme heat and humidity around the country. These conditions can be hard for some horses to adjust to, often causing declines in…
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Breed Breakdown – Arabian
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS:Very defined facial features, wedge shaped head and concave/dished shape profile. A broad forehead, large eyes, often with a bulge in the forehead between the eyes. An arch shaped…
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At what age do foals need to be wormed?
Do foals need to be wormed? If so, at what age should I start? Foals are susceptible to worms due to their immature immune system. Therefore it is very important…
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Common Skin Conditions In Horses
Lumps, bumps, scruffy patches and hair loss are all common and its likely that you have seen something like that on your horse before. But what is the underlying cause?…
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Rain Scald
Cause Rain scald, sometimes referred to as rain rot or mud fever, is a skin condition seen in horses. It is caused by the bacteria Dermatophilus congolensis. For the bacteria…
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Tetanus In Horses
What is Tetanus? Horses are susceptible to tetanus, which is a very serious and often fatal disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani which horses are particularly sensitive to. Clostridium…
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Do I need to put sunscreen on my horse?
Anywhere that your horse has white hair means underneath they will have pale/pink skin or skin with less/no pigment. This skin has the potential to get sunburnt. The muzzle or…
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Breed Breakdown – Friesian
APPEARANCE: Big boned yet athletic horses standing between 15 and 17 hands high. Black in colour with no white markings. They have fathered feet and a beautiful thick mane and…
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Signs Of Colic In Horses
As a horse owner it is vital to know the signs of colic. The signs will vary from case to case and can change as the condition progresses. Some horses…
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Why does my horse turn up their lip?
Flehmen is a term used to describe a behaviour where a horse extends their neck, raises their head and curls back their upper lip showing their teeth. Flehmening is a…
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