BOX REST

Not the break it’s cracked up to be Many injuries and illnesses that afflict horses require a period of rest that can last for weeks or even months. The duration and nature of this rest will be dependent on the condition the horse is suffering from, the injury sustained or the surgery the horse has…

BylizzieOctober 22, 20250Comments

Horse Health

DEPRESSION IN HORSES

Research indicates that horses can experience depression. Here we'll review the pioneering study that sought to identify depression in horses and examine some of the causes, list the signs to watch for and give tips on how to help alleviate depressive symptoms in affected horses. The study A French study evaluated domestic horses for signs of…

BylizzieAugust 4, 20250Comments

ASKHQ: PAWING BEFORE ROLLING

Q: Why do horses paw at the ground before they start to roll? A: Horses paw before they start to roll to create the ideal patch for their rolling pleasure. Pawing helps to loosen the earth or sand which a) creates a softer surface to roll on and b) allows them to expose the slightly cooler earth…

BylizzieApril 6, 20210Comments

BOX REST

DEPRESSION IN HORSES

ASKHQ: PAWING BEFORE ROLLING

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