ASKHQ: MANURE FREQUENCY
Q: How many times should my horse manure each day? A: This is almost impossible for us to answer, as […]
vet
AskHQ: Gelding your yearling
Q: My yearling is being gelded, but this is my first youngster, and I’m unsure of the castration process and
AskHQ: Accident prone
Q: My gelding is constantly injuring himself. He is always covered in cuts, has stepped on his coronary band a
Administering medication
When your vet gives medication to put in your horse’s feed, they are hoping that you will do the following:
AskHQ: Dentist drama
Q: My mare will allow the dentist to work on her teeth, even with power tools, but she looks absolutely
Understanding windgalls, Part 4
Avoiding the development of windgalls There are three major ways to prevent your horse from developing windgalls. These are as
Understanding windgalls, Part 3
Diagnosis Diagnosing windgalls is typically not difficult for your vet. Windgall swellings occur directly above the fetlock on the inside
Colostrum
Colostrum is produced by the mare and is the first milk she produces when she gives birth. She only produces
AskHQ: The horse that won’t drink
Q: How can I encourage my horse to drink? A: The simplest way to encourage your horse to drink is
AskHQ: Puncture wounds
Q: What is the best way to manage a puncture wound? A: If there is one thing you need to