Pet Advice for Horses

3 easy steps to finding the right size Caribu rug for your horse

Caribu Team — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:31:34 GMT

Buying Horse Rugs online can be a little daunting if it's your first time. We have put together this comprehensive guide to help make it easy to get the correct size horse rug and help get a better understanding of the appropriate horse rug sizes when purchasing a from our website. This horse rug fitting guide can be used to understand the way in which Caribu horse rugs are measured in relation to your horse and your existing rug brands. The size of each horse changes

How to avoid rug marks and sores

Caribu Team — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:00:56 GMT

It is very common to see rub marks from late January to early March on horses who otherwise would never get them. During January to March horses grow out of their thin summer coat with a thicker winter coat. During this time a horse coat is more susceptible to rub, especially when combined with humid/wet weather that can increases friction from rugs.

How to fit a horse rug with belly surcingles

Caribu Team — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 22:53:23 GMT

If your horse rug has Belly Surcingles them it is important to fit them correctly to reduce the chance of the horse getting caught up and potentially injuring himself.

What do surcingles do on a horse rug?

Fitting your horse with a hood or mask

Caribu Team — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 22:26:38 GMT

Are hoods and masks safe to use on a horse?

6 ways to bond with your new horse

The Pet.co.nz Team — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:57:00 GMT

The basic rules to feeding your horse is to understand their physiological state, as well as how their bodies work. Unlike some other pets, horses have complex digestive systems and certain dietary needs that must be met based on their stage in life and physiological condition.

A guide to understanding your horse's body language

The Pet.co.nz Team — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:56:52 GMT

Part of the joy of owning a horse is learning how they express themselves through vocal and body language. While we all wish we could be horse whisperers, it’s not always easy to interact with a horse and at times we can misinterpret their behaviour. With enough patience and practice however, you can soon master equine communication and develop a stronger bond with your horse.

21 fun horse facts you may not have known

The Pet.co.nz Team — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:56:45 GMT

Horses are beautiful, intelligent creatures that can make for wonderful pets. If you own one or more horses, then you know how important it is to be able to understand their body language and why they do what they do.

Feeding your horse: what you need to know

The Pet.co.nz Team — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:50:40 GMT

Keeping your horse hydrated

The Pet.co.nz Team — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:50:30 GMT

We all know how important water is for ourselves, but it’s just as essential for your horse. Water helps regulate their body temperature and provide cushioning support for joints and internal organs. It also helps digest food, transport nutrients, eliminate waste, and allow salts and other electrolytes to pass through their system.