Simple Solutions For Remedying Horse Thrush

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Have you noticed your horse having a problem with their gait? Maybe you’ve also have smelled an odd unpleasant, rotting odor coming from your horse that lingered even after a wash. By taking a look at their feet, you will find the culprit—thrush.

Thrush is an unpleasant fungal infection that largely can be avoidable given the right maintenance and environmental modifications to your horse’s daily living.

In this article, we will touch on this common horse problem and how you can remedy the issue easily to eliminate the stink and get your horse’s hoofs back in healthy condition.

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7 Common Equine Skin Diseases

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Owning a horse comes with many different responsibilities. Aside from grooming and feeding and training the horse, you will also need to look after it’s well-being. Some equine issues are a bit subtle and the symptoms aren’t in-your-face, but others are a lot more overt that you can’t miss it. This is definitely true if your horse has a skin condition.

If you notice odd bumps or marks on your horse or even a bald spot, it’s safe to assume that something is wrong. Skin conditions don’t just appear out of nowhere so a big part of alleviating the issue is figuring out whether the condition has been triggered by a bacterial or viral infection, a bite from an insect or some other external force. 

Some skin ailments are more serious than others and would need the assistance of an experienced vet to check out your horse, while others skin issues you could possibly treat on your own with the right knowledge and tools at your disposal. 

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How to Choose the Right Horse Shampoo

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There are so many different types of horse shampoos out there, how do you choose the one that is right for you and your horse?

While caring for and properly grooming your horses, you want to find the perfect horse shampoo to not just clean your horse but also makes sure that your horse remains aesthetically pleasing to the eye. 

As the saying goes, a good rider is known by how good their horse looks. Different horse shampoos have different benefits for horses, just like different shampoos are made for the different beneficial needs of human hair. 

This is the same with horse shampoos, and because of this, it is important to be able to pick out the right shampoo for  your horses needs at every point in time, otherwise.

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Benefits of Neem Oil for Horses

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If you are tasked with taking care of horses, you know that in spite of their strength and large size that horses are very sensitive creatures. They can get irritated rather easily by the elements or external forces like flying pests, parasites, bacteria and fungus which is why it’s important to keep them happy and comfortable.

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12 Steps to Prepare Your Horse for Spring

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Spring Has Arrived, But is Your Horse Ready?

Keep Reading to checkout the 12 steps so both you and your horse are ready for the best time of the year.

The frigid temperatures of winter are nearing to an end and soon the fresh spring climate will arrive. The grass will be growing green and the skies will be clear and blue, perfect weather for training. If you own a horse, this can be an exciting time as both you and your horse(s) will be eager to enjoy the fresh air and take some nice strolls out on the pasture and beyond.

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4 Steps to Keep Your Horse’s Coat Healthy

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Keep Your Horse Looking Their Best

Whether you own a single horse or manage a stable of horses, part of your responsibility is not only to keep horses healthy but also keep them looking their best. Usually a normal daily routine of grooming your horses and giving them a bath from time to time may be enough to keep them looking good, but it’s important to take certain steps to keep their skin healthy that goes beyond that of the normal grooming regimen.

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