How Do You Treat Colic In Horses?

How Do You Treat Colic In Horses?

One of my horses has been sick with colic recently. He’s been a trooper through the whole thing, but it has been really hard on him. He’s on the mend now and feeling much better, but this was my first time dealing with colic, and I wasn’t exactly totally prepared for it. Nonetheless I’ve learned …

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Can Horses Eat Peanut Butter?

Can Horses Eat Peanut Butter?

I was making a sandwich in the kitchen the other day when I started thinking about new treats for my horse. I was making a peanut butter and jelly, so naturally I was wondering about whether peanut butter is safe for horses. My dogs have always loved it, and what are horses if not just …

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Can Horses Drink Gatorade?

Many athletes know the relief of drinking some Gatorade after an intense workout or sports session. Gatorade is good for replacing electrolytes lost through sweating and is an excellent drink for post workout recovery. Many animals sweat a lot when they exercise, such as horses, and lose a lot of electrolytes in the process. But …

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Apple Cider Vinegar In Horse Water Trough

Apple Cider Vinegar In Horse Water Trough (Is It Safe?)

We all know the familiar scene of scraping algae out of our horse’s water trough. In some parts of the year, even with routine cleaning and vigilant removal of leaves and bugs, I just can’t seem to get rid of the green. I know how important it is to give my horse clean water, free …

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Can Horses Eat Carrot Cake?

Can Horses Eat Carrot Cake?

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, everyone loves cake. There are many different types of cake and many different flavors and varieties of cake, so there is always something from everyone. My favorite cake is carrot cake. I was enjoying some carrot cake the other day and I got curious …

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