About Horses and Ponies

This is some stuff about horses and ponies. I am going to do two Topics each day about horses. I am also going to write two Common Ailments each day. My topic Common Ailments will be used every day until I am done with all of the Common Ailments.

These are the main saddles English and Western, now I bet your thinking they look the same but have different names. Well that’s not true Western saddles have a horn and you do not run up the stirrups after done riding .  With an English saddle the stirrups should always be run up when your not riding; the English saddle does not have a horn and English saddles are usually used for jumping.

Here are Common Ailments

Colic

Colic is another word for abdominal pain or stomach ache. Horses cannot be sick, so colic is always serious. Call your vet as soon as you suspect that something is wrong. Some cases my need surgery.

Signs of Colic

Sweating, rolling, and kicking at the belly are all signs of colic.

Bad Cut

Any cut that is longer then 1 in. (2.5 cm.) or gapes open may need stitching. Puncture wounds and those near joints may also need veterinary attention. Be safe, not sorry!