Symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to what happens normally following childbirth. They include difficulty sleeping, appetite changes, excessive fatigue, decreased libido, and frequent mood changes.
If your horse needs a topical medication along with a pain reliever, your veterinarian may have you apply a dimethyl sulfoxide, or DMSO, solution. DMSO is quickly absorbed through the skin and is especially good at relieving swelling, as it pulls moisture from tissues.
How to Choose the Correct Type of Spur for Horse Riding. Artificial aids (whip, spurs) help to reinforce your natural aids such as hands, legs, voice and body. But the hardest part is choosing the right artificial aid. When choosing a spur, there are many to choose from, and it may seem too confusing and unbearable.