Feathering. Feathering or feather is the long hair on the lower legs of some breeds of horse and pony. On some horses, especially draft breeds, the hair can almost cover the hooves. What is the hair on the fetlock called? FeatherThe word fetlock literally means “foot-lock” and refers to the Read more…
Drawing agents such as Epsom Salt and Animalintex can be used to reduce swelling. To treat horizontal stress and pinching the crack is debrided often using a motorized Dremel tool. Necrotic, infected and undermined tissue is removed. The unstable back of the hoof is then attached to the more stable Read more…
Because it’s so large, a horse provides an abundance of collagen, the material used to make animal glues. However, it’s illegal to sell horses to kill them to make glue or for any commercial purpose. If you’ve been around the horse industry, it is likely that you’ve heard talk about Read more…
“The rate of growth is important when it comes to the horse’s ability to overcome excessive wear and its ability to replace damaged horn,” said Curtis, noting that the foal also needs to shed hoof quickly in order to allow the growing distal phalanx to expand. What does a newborn Read more…
Softly tap the buffer with the hammer to straighten out any hooked nail ends. The alternative technique used by professional farrier is to take the farrier forward and position it on a stool and then rasp off the clench hook, leaving only the straight nail. How do you release a Read more…
The urinary system or tract includes the kidneys, the ureters (tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder), the bladder, and the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the body). What is the function of urethra in animals? The ureters arise from the kidneys and transport urine to the Read more…
Prime Video: A Sunday Horse. Where can I watch a Sunday horse for free? Watch A Sunday Horse (2016) – Free Movies | Tubi. Is a Sunday horse on Tubi? Currently you are able to watch “A Sunday Horse” streaming on Amazon Prime Video or for free with ads on Read more…
When ingested, black walnuts can cause laminitis and colic. A particular mold found within the husk of the nut can cause liver cancer. Due to the highly toxic nature of the tree and its nuts, caregivers may choose to keep their horses safe by pasturing them a good distance from Read more…
Episodes of intense symptoms including severe cough and laboured breathing can last several days or weeks. These are often triggered by environmental allergens, most commonly due to prolonged exposure to dusty or moldy hay. This condition can also arise when horses are on pasture in hot, humid climates. What can Read more…
Box rest is the term used when a pony needs to be kept in his stable for a long period of time. The length of time a pony’s on box rest for can range from a few days to a few months. How long can a horse be on box Read more…