The position of the trap is very important. Horseflies and wasps like humid areas in the grass or close to water. It is important to make sure that horses or other animals cannot get to the horsefly traps. They can however simply be placed around the riding arena or the Read more…
Treatment. The wisdom of using rest and fluids in cases of the common cold also applies to horses. To encourage water consumption you might need to supplement the horse’s food or offer an additional water source with salt (1-2 tbsp/day of loose table salt or a salt lick) or electrolytes. Read more…
The udder is a term designating all the mammae in the mare. The mammary glands of the mare are close together, forming a small udder in the inguinal region. How many mammary glands do horses have? two mammary glandsThe horse has two mammary glands and two teats, which are quite Read more…
Riding gloves are used for two main reasons. Firstly, they are supposed to protect the hands from chafing from the reins and protect the hands from negative weather conditions (cold or humidity). There are winter, summer, and versatile (for the whole year) riding gloves. What is the purpose of horse Read more…
Horses are considered the “champion sweat producers” of all our domestic animals, and have two types of sweat glands: apocrine and eccrine glands. The primary sweat glands are the apocrine glands. These are responsible for sweat production when your horse is outside on a hot day or has engaged in Read more…
There are two testicles, located in the scrotum. There are two epididymides and spermatic cords, two vas deferens and two ampullae, which empty into the pelvic urethra. The accessory sex glands. These include the prostate, the seminal vesicles and the bulbourethral glands. Do male horses have a prostate? The internal Read more…
There are only two carpal joints that are located on the forelimbs in a horse, unlike the fetlock (Figure 1). The carpal joint is composed of three subdivided joints: radiocarpal, midcarpal and carpometacarpal. Where is the carpal joint in horses? The carpometacarpal joint is the articulation between the distal row Read more…
Croup. The croup helps transfer energy for thrust and power from the hindquarters. The croup should be the same height as the withers to maintain balance in the horse’s body. What is the croup of a horse? In horse anatomy, the croup refers specifically to the topline of the horse’s Read more…
Considered the most beautiful horse breed in the world, Friesians are native to Friesland in the Netherlands. Known for the striking black coat and long flowing mane, Friesians were originally bred to carry medieval European knights into battle. What breed is the most beautiful horse in the world? 10 Most Read more…
Chorioptic mange is caused by infestation with Chorioptes bovis (formerly C equi) and is the most common form of mange in horses. Draft horses are commonly infested, although all breeds are susceptible. Lesions caused by C bovis start as a pruritic dermatitis affecting the distal limbs around the foot and Read more…