Natural Horse NZ

20/11/2024

Yes please lol

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20/11/2024

'Pulled Shoes' by Emily Cole....this drawing made me smile as I have definitely lost my fair share of Wellies/Gum Boots like this over the years.

19/11/2024

Lol-if only they could talk🤣🤣🤣

19/11/2024

Apologies for the glitch in the previous post about ulcers. Here it is again, and hopefully, you can open it this time.

https://www.naturalhorse.co.nz/ulcers-in-horses?fbclid=IwY2xjawGp1G1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHR6-tiFD7_3W7P7y4lin8W_Ke3EHv3H7OJfQRlEdHoEY3oAcMjljTw-ppQ_aem_Pg-U-kHSqTyOUQjQerO71w

Are you worried about your horse's health? Gastric ulcers can be a cause for concern but don't worry. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to effectively understand and treat gastric ulcers in horses. With this guide, you'll know exactly how to take care of y...

19/11/2024

16/11/2024

What’s in it for the horse!

SO WHAT IS IN IT FOR THE HORSE?
I was speaking to a lady yesterday who was having issues with her horse...and as always I asked her what was in it for the horse when she asked him to carry out one of her requests.....

As often is the case , she had to pause to think about the answer, which tends to show that she has never really thought about this before....and I asked her to ponder that perhaps that played a factor in her unruly horses behaviour?

When she did answer she said he gets pats on the neck when he has done something good for me , and I pointed out that although it's sometimes nice for the horse to get a good rub from his human, it's hardly his sole motivation for complying to all of our un-horsely requests of him!

I mean would you work your back side off for free, carry another living being around on your back, whilst being micro managed at every turn with a steel bar in your mouth, just for a pat???

So let's get real here folks....what is in it for your horse when you ask him to do something for you?

For starters there is respect towards him, which includes being respectful to his needs as a horse, and being thankful for his co-operation ..... then there is reward.

And the biggest reward we can give any horse is the "release" of pressure, which is best used in the form of a mini break of 30 seconds to a few minutes or so, depending on the situation...and included in his break should be no voice commands, us offering a relaxed body towards him, with loose reins or lead rope etc, not looking at him in the eye, or asking anything of him in that break-time at all ......as to remove ALL FORMS OF PRESSURE from him......just letting him be a horse, which is what release is all about.

You see when horses ask something of each other, they don't praise the other horse like we humans do with cheers of well done and good boy etc...they just leave him alone again as their reward, to go back to doing whatever he likes, so if we can mimic this into our training and interaction with horses, we can use it as a reward that not only your horse already understand but that will motivate them to try harder for us in all we ask of him.

Tracy @ Natural Horse NZ

The photo shows "THE RELEASE" given to a group of horses being playing with at Liberty. See how relaxed they are as they all know it's their time to do whatever the like, which on this occasion is to explore their surroundings :)

16/11/2024

Are you considering beginning to trim your own horse's hooves? We've got just the thing for you! Introducing our special women’s barefoot starter set, carefully crafted with smaller hands in mind.

This fantastic toolkit is designed to help you work smarter, not harder. It includes a smaller, spring-loaded one-handed hoof nipper, that make the task of nipping off the excess hoof horn so much easier, along with a compact hoof knife to help to exfoliate any excess frog or loose sole, and a compact rasp with a course and smooth side, that's just the right size for comfortable use to give you the perfect finish.

This versatile set is ideal for all horse sizes, whether you have minis, ponies, cobs, or hacks. And personally, I even use them for my draft horses! Their smaller design, compared to traditional farrier tools, makes them so much easier to use and no more poking your horses in the belly with long handled tools either.

Trimming your horses hooves is a highly rewarding job that isn't as hard as you might think. In fact, its quite easy really, and this great set is ideal to get you started, plus when you buy these tools together in a bundle, you get a discount too. ☺️

Check them out at

Barefoot Horse Hoof Trimming Starter Set-ideal for women's hands.

15/11/2024

Lol

15/11/2024

Anyone looking for some safe horse hay in the Bulls area.

$15 per bale

14/11/2024

THE WIRING IS FRIED. Did you know that all living beings, including horses, operate using electricity generated in the brain and transmitted to the senses through a system called synapses?

This process works similarly to a car's wiring loom, which conveys current generated from the engine (the brain) to various components that require power, such as the lights, charging system, windshield wipers, etc.

For horses, this includes vital bodily functions like breathing, blood flow, sensory perception of vision, smell, feel, hearing, and motor functions.

Now, imagine there is a fray in the wiring loom, resulting in electricity not flowing properly to these essential parts. This scenario is similar to what happens when mycotoxins affect a horse's body.

These plant toxins can disrupt the electrical signals transmitted from the brain to the horse's senses, resulting in symptoms that affect motor function, such as tripping and stumbling. This disruption may also cause some horses to display symptoms like head flicking, tremors, or twitching as their central nervous system begins to malfunction and senses such as vision, smell, feel and hearing are compromised. Additionally, if not treated early enough, this can interfere with essential bodily functions, including liver and kidney function.

Because horses are prey animals, this situation can trigger their fight-or-flight response, leading to panic or overreactive behaviours, such as spooking at nothing or even hysteria. Some horses may become sour in temperament or even act uncharacteristically aggressively, as the stress makes them feel vulnerable as if they are fighting for survival.

Fortunately, this issue can be addressed quickly and easily with our fast-acting Equi-Protect formula. By adding just one spoonful per day to your horse's feed and following some simple grass management practices, you can neutralize these harmful plant toxins and lock them away in protective cells, preventing them from affecting your horse. It’s as simple as that.

Check out our fast acting all-natural Grass Affects protective formulas here:
https://www.naturalhorse.co.nz/natural-horse-nz-equine-supplements

Happy Horsin 🐎

SENSORY FUNCTIONS AFFECTED BY MYCOTOXINS:

SIGHT: The retina transforms light into electrical impulses sent to the brain through the optic nerve. Exposure to mycotoxins can lead to significant impairments in this function.
HEARING: The ears convert sound waves into signals that the brain interprets. In horses affected by mycotoxins, this can result in symptoms akin to tinnitus.
SMELL: The olfactory system may malfunction, causing horses to perceive odours that are not present, similar to experiences observed in human stroke victims.
TASTE: Sensory information from the tongue and nose can be distorted by the effects of mycotoxins.
TOUCH: The skin functions as the sensory organ for touch, and its processing can become disrupted, resulting in sensations of severe pins and needles, as well as paresthesia.
PROPRIOCEPTION: This sense allows animals to understand the positioning of their body parts in space, which can be adversely affected by mycotoxins.
VESTIBULAR SENSE: Critical for movement and balance, dysfunction in the vestibular system is often one of the first symptoms observed in affected horses.

14/11/2024

Made us laugh

13/11/2024

🤣🤣🤣

13/11/2024

I love horses but I also have a huge passion for bikes too and how cool was this lady?

Beatrice ‘Tilly’ Shilling, born in 1909 in Hampshire, was not only an aeronautical engineer but also a daring motorcycle racer. Her peers attribute her pivotal role in aiding the Allies during WWII.

Her fascination with speed ignited at just fourteen when she acquired her first motorcycle. This passion drove her to pursue higher education, culminating in both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Her area of expertise lay in mitigating piston temperatures in high-speed diesel engines, a field she excelled in.

In March 1941, Shilling tackled a life-threatening problem that plagued pilots during the Battle of France and Battle of Britain in 1940. Royal Air Force pilots encountered severe stalling issues in fighter planes equipped with Rolls-Royce engines. Leading a small but dedicated team, Shilling devised an ingenious solution—a simple brass thimble with a central hole, seamlessly fitted into the engine’s carburetor. This device served as a crucial stop-gap measure, preventing engine stalls throughout the war.

12/11/2024

Wise words.

11/11/2024

Hi Everyone, I’m back at the hospital this morning, gearing up for a minor surgical procedure. Thankfully, it’s just a routine investigation—nothing to worry about.

Don’t laugh, but, I can never sit still for long, so I’ve already whipped up three halters while I’m here- lol. I've also been keeping busy by replying to emails and messages.

Our fabulous busy bees are still running out shop and shipping out orders.

But as I’ll be drifting away with the fairies with the sedation soon, I’m doing my best to connect with everyone beforehand, so you might not hear back from me until later in the week.

Thanks for your understanding ☺️

Tracy
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