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How Often Should You Bathe Horse?

December 16, 2019 By //  by jemma

The question of how often you should bathe your horse isn’t one with a clear-cut answer. For some owners, the answer is never; for others, it’s weekly or monthly. From different grooming routines to different living environments and access to mud, there are a number of important factors upon which the frequency of horse bathing is contingent. Therefore, it is important to bring all accountable factors into consideration before deciding how often you should bathe your horse. 

Below, this article discusses some of the important factors that can affect how often you bathe your horse. 

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How to Deal with Horsefly Bites

December 11, 2019 By //  by jemma

Horseflies have serrated scimitars which look like mandibles and they use this to pierce the skin. They attack the flesh by getting the top layer sliced off and you get to feel like a needle pricked your skin. They go ahead to lick the blood. When compared to stings from a bee, a horse fly bite is usually more irritating. It takes more time to heal because cuts usually go through the skin.

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Horse Shampoos

December 9, 2019 By //  by jemma

Types of Horse Shampoos

The skin of a horse is sensitive and not just so, it is also vulnerable and prone to irritations and adverse reactions to the elements. As a result of this, there are different types of horse shampoos and conditioners that are designed specifically for the care and protection of the delicate and sensitive skin and coat of horses. The different types are created to tackle and solve certain problems that horses have.

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Horse TLC: Grooming Your Horse the Right Way

November 18, 2019 By //  by jemma

If you own a horse, you may be well aware of how important providing the proper nutrition and care is for them so they feel like a million bucks, but you should also make it a priority to have them look like a million bucks as well. 

Whether you’re preparing for a horse show, or just want to take some Instagram worthy photos, the appearance of your horse is a big deal and should be treated that way if you want them looking their absolute best.

Grooming your horse is more than just swiping a brush on their body a few times. Here we will share with you some expert tips that will make you feel like a grooming pro and have your horse looking picture perfect no matter where you take them for a ride. 

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Debunking Common Sleep Myths – How do Horses Sleep?

November 12, 2019 By //  by jemma

Have you ever wondered how horses sleep?? 🦄😴 Here are a few fun facts:

  1. Horses sleep in the standing up positions to tricks potential predators into thinking the animal is awake and less vulnerable.
  2. Horses engage in light sleep while standing, but cannot experience REM sleep unless they lie down.
  3. Most horses only need 5 to 7 hours of rest each day, and less than one hour of that rest is REM sleep.
  4. Horses likely dream since they experience REM.
  5. Male horses yawn much more frequently than female horses! 

For more information on this sleep study, visit https://www.tuck.com/how-horses-sleep/

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The Origin and Use of Diatomaceous Earth

November 11, 2019 By //  by jemma

The origins and use of Diatomaceous Earth

One of the most interesting things about our planet is that it constantly gives us access to amazing resources, many of which we don’t really know about. Diatomaceous Earth is one of them. This is the fossilized remains of various small aquatic organisms that are called diatoms. These are harvested from the bottom of the oceans all over the globe. Diatoms are basically similar to grass on the ocean floor. They are eaten by water grazers. The skeleton of diatoms is made out of silica.

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The Life of a Horse Fly

November 7, 2019 By //  by jemma

A lot of people tend to confuse a horse fly with a deer fly since they have so much resemblance. Their larval stage also happens to take place in a similar environment. One very obvious way to differentiate them is that a horse fly processes darker wings and they are larger in size than the deer fly.

Both females however  get its food from other mammals which include humans. Mammals usually experience a horse fly sucking their blood. Prior to the reproduction, female horse flies need to have blood meals at least once with their larval stage lasting as much as three years. One must be very careful not to confuse horse flies with deer flies. 

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What Attracts Horse Flies?

November 6, 2019 By //  by jemma

Wondering what attracts the biting horse fly?  A horse fly has other relatives which are deer flies and yellow flies. They mostly mate during the summer season. Female horse flies are known for sucking blood. Their bites come with a lot of pain and put you at risk of developing rashes and infections. It is not always that easy to control horseflies due to their population and biting patterns. However, one of the best ways to tackle a horse fly is to identify what gets it attracted. 

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Best Barn Horse Fly Control Options

October 22, 2019 By //  by jemma

Barn And Horse – Consider These Fly Control Options

As a barn and horse owner, you can’t deny the fact that you will be troubled and burdened by the presence of irritating and annoying flies, but what makes you stand out as a good barn and horse owner is your ability to control these unwanted and irritating insects. Flies, especially horse flies, can irritate horses and even humans, so it’s only appropriate that you view them as an enemy you need to fight.

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Why Fly Control Is Important 

October 16, 2019 By //  by jemma

Flies are a nuisance to humans and horses, therefore controlling them should be taken as a  great deal. They are completely annoying, irritating, and make you feel totally uncomfortable. Flies are a major vector of life-threatening diseases to humans and animals. 

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