Laminitis in Horses, the Causes and What You Can Do About It Laminitis is one of the most serious and crippling diseases horses can have. Sadly, severe and recurring cases of laminitis can cause your horse to suffer a lot and limit his ability. Treatment for laminitis can be extremely time consuming and expensive, requiring … Continue reading Laminitis in Horses
Horse Coughing; Causes and Preventions As winter approaches and we prepare our horses and their stables for the cold weather, horse coughing can become a part of everyday life. Winter is a common time for horse coughing to increase, due to the extended periods of time horses are kept inside. However, in a small number … Continue reading Horse Coughing
As a horse owner, you want to give your horse the best quality hay possible and therefore hay barns are so important. Whether you grow your own or purchase in bulk, maintaining the quality of your hay is important. Hay barns offer an effective storage solution that helps keep your hay dry and nutritious. The … Continue reading Hay Barns: The Benefits and What We Offer
Equine Acupuncture Acupuncture has been used as a successful medical treatment for both humans and animals for thousands of years. Acupuncture is particularly effective for horses, helping to relieve pain and restore full health. Equine acupuncture is regarded as a veterinary procedure and, as such, can only be performed by a qualified veterinary surgeon. What … Continue reading Horse Acupuncture
Arthritis is sadly one of the most common ailments to affect horses, particularly later in life. Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that afflicts many horses, affecting their quality of life and general health. Arthritis is painful, making it difficult for a horse to have full-range of movement with ease. The condition is normally slow … Continue reading Arthritis in Horses: Causes, Prevention and Cures
Back pain in horses is a common condition that threatens performance horses the most often. All horses are susceptible to back pain on some level. Long-backed horses are prone to muscle ligament strain, while short-backed horses are more susceptible to vertebrae problems. Horse back pain can have a drastic effect on the happiness, health and … Continue reading Back Pain in Horses: Causes, Preventions and Cures
Here at Prime Stables, we don’t just build timber stables, we also build wooden garages. We have a selection of wooden garages for sale, so feel free to browse through our collection. We build timber garages to the same standards as our equestrian buildings and guarantee the best service to all our customers. However, we … Continue reading Wooden Garages with Prime Stables
One of the most important aspects of caring for your horse is keeping him happy. Horses are surprisingly social and active animals that tend to get bored or lonely easily. Horses, despite not being able to speak, can effectively communicate their emotions to express how they are feeling. Horses can become depressed, even developing odd … Continue reading 7 Ways to Keep Your Horse Happy
