I recently purchased a horse with a large white blaze. He is out on pasture all day and is suffering from sunburn on his nose. I have tried to use the face masks that have a nose cover, but he…
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How Much Pasture Do Horses Eat?
Could you tell me how long a horse that gets 2 flakes of hay morning and evening would have to be turned out on good pasture to get the same intake? Thanks! KP, Pennsylvania Dear KP, I have a short…
Feeding Insect Control to Pregnant Mares
I saw in one of your emails that Equitrol II can be fed to pregnant/lactating mares and foals. I have searched Farnam’s site and can find no information to this effect. I contacted Farnam years ago when I first bred…
Posted in Seasonal Horse Care
Getting horses to drink in the winter
I am concerned that my Percheron mare is not drinking enough water, now that the seasons have changed. She has access to a salt block, but doesn’t use it that much in the colder months. Can I add anything to…
Posted in Seasonal Horse Care
Horses That Can’t Sweat (Anhidrosis)
What can you tell me about anhidrosis? I understand it has something to do with a horse not sweating properly, but I don’t understand why horses develop this problem. Also, I heard there’s a treatment for it but you have…
Posted in Diseases and Conditions, Seasonal Horse Care
Blanketing Your Horse
I’m not sure when a horse needs a blanket and when they don’t. I have a 6 year old quarter horse mare, she is overweight and has plenty of fat! I have not put a blanket on her before. It…
Posted in Seasonal Horse Care
Preparing Your Horse for Winter
Dear SmartPak: I recently moved with my horse from a warmer location to a colder one that also has ice and snow. What do I need to do differently to make sure my horse stays happy and healthy through the…
Posted in Seasonal Horse Care
