You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about pressure hives, whether or not it's possible to groom too much, the do's and don'ts of feeding oats, what to know when buying your first horse, what a horse's poop can tell you about the health of the horse, and way more!
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Questions answered in this episode:
1. My horse has very sensitive skin, like so sensitive that if I use too much pressure with a curry comb he looks like he has hives. He never flinches or shows any discomfort when being groomed and the bumps don’t seem to bother him, but they last for about 30-40 minutes. Is there anything that I can do to help him?
2. Should there be a concern of stripping the natural oils of the fur while grooming? I know bathing too often can dry out the coat and skin, but can you over groom in a way that strips the coat, as well? I’m a bit of a religious groomer, but I don’t want to be negatively affecting my horse.
3. What should you know before buying your first horse? Also, your videos are wonderful!
4. This one is for you Dr. Lydia Gray! A horse’s poop can tell us humans a lot about the horse’s health. So I am wondering what should we look for in the appearance of the poop? And when should we worry if the poop looks abnormal? Also, how much should a horse poop in one day?
5. Feeding oats: the do's and don’ts. What are the benefits/downsides of feeding them? My grandparents fed them as I was growing up, and all of their horses were top performers and never had any issues. I still currently feed them and like the benefits of being more natural. My horses are also on free choice loose minerals along with free choice hay and pasture (weather permitting).