LOL. I couldn’t help myself. The answer is who knows? :) When we, in the horse world, talk about “teeth floating,” we don’t mean on top of water…
Horse teeth are VERY different from human teeth. First and foremost, they grow – continually. … Continue Reading
At the Green Barn, we definitely try to be as “green” as possible. It is our belief that horses, like humans, perform best in their natural habitats, with excellent nutrition and health care. We are so thankful for our incredible vet, Dr.… Continue Reading
I was called in for help last month in rehabbing a sweet babe named Evie who found herself in a heap of trouble when she chowed down on a bunch of leaves from a Red Maple tree.
It’s such an odd thing – this toxicity – it’s well known to most horse owners that Red Maple leaves are toxic, but no one really knows why… and the other weird thing is that the leaves aren’t toxic if ingested while live, it’s when the leaves fall off the tree and wilt that they become dangerous…??… Continue Reading
Do you remember when I wrote this blog about how much I hate flies last year?
Flies are the worst!!! …but take how much I hate them, and multiply that by 1,000,000 – that’s how much the horses hate them.
Thank goodness for…
I tried this natural supplement last year with Serenade and a few other horses and was BLOWN AWAY at how great it worked. … Continue Reading
This beautiful 20ish y.o. TB lady named Deja arrived at the Green Barn back in June, and I have to say that sadly, she wasn’t in the greatest condition…
…but I always LOVE to give great news on the cusp of not-so-great news! … Continue Reading
It’s a sad day at the Green Barn… but when i’m sad it always helps me to remember to have GRATITUDE.
Today, I have gratitude for the amazing, nearly 2 whole years we got to spend with our beloved Timmy. When he was rescued, I honestly didn’t know if he’d make it until the morning……..… Continue Reading
Don’t be proud of proud flesh! It’s not a good thing!
Proud flesh is an excess growth of granulated tissue that can grow over a very deep, open wound. Since the tissue is necrotic, the horse doesn’t feel pain even though the growth is pretty nasty looking… but it must be addressed as it will keep growing and growing and attacking the healthy tissue around it. … Continue Reading
What would you think if your horse goes from completely fine to completely 3-legged overnight? Would you panic? Read on…
A hoof abscess occurs when a point of entry (like a stone bruise, etc) gets infected and fills with puss. The pressure builds inside the hoof and the horse ultimately goes lame. … Continue Reading
AMAZING WHIRLWIND OF A MONTH! :-D
Did somebody say “this horse needs rescued?” Less than a month ago I heard these words…
Meet “001 – Bay Gelding.” He was awaiting a tragic end to his life in a kill shelter in Pennsylvania.… Continue Reading
One of THE most difficult conditions to treat, in my opinion, is scratches. Known also as dew poisoning, muck itch, pastern dermatitis, cracked heal, greasy heal, and probably a bunch of other names I haven’t even heard of – bottom line – it’s annoying, chronic (comes back over and over), and progressive (gets waaay worse without treatment!)… Continue Reading
Cellulitis can occur in horses just like in humans, when there is a small, superficial wound that gets infected. The infection is usually centralized near the wound, but unfortunately sometimes it goes unnoticed until there is a significant amount of swelling and pain. … Continue Reading
Although it’s been a gorgeous 80 degrees and sunny this past week, we ALL know the hot, muggy summer is forthcoming……….
Anhidrosis in horses is a VERY dangerous problem. Anhidrosis refers to a condition when horses are unable to sweat. Although it is more common in Florida and other extremely hot and humid parts of the country, any horse, at any time, can develop anhidrosis, and it’s EXTREMELY important that we learn to quickly recognize the signs. … Continue Reading
One of the most important things a barn owner needs to be well educated on is pasture management. It’s simple, really:
Nice pastures = healthy horses and lower costs.
Thin, overgrazed pastures = very expensive hay/grain bills, MUCH more work, and a less “natural” environment for your horses.… Continue Reading
Do you remember when Timmy looked like this?
I do… and it hurts my heart to remember. However, after 4 months and countless physical examinations, steroid shots, farrier care, power pack de-worming, blood work and assorted tests, treatment for skin infections and Cushing’s Disease, dentistry, hours and hours of love and grooming, a nutrition specialist and about 50,000 lbs of food (exaggerating… but not much!)… … Continue Reading
…for Timmy. Here’s his story.
This is Timmy. It’s so hard to tell what a horse’s circumstances have been throughout their life, it’s not like they can tell you in words!! …but a picture is worth a thousand words and these pictures speak VOLUMES. … Continue Reading
