As a rule of thumb, horses will usually require resetting every six weeks or so in order to maintain optimum foot and hoof health, although this can vary between animals. Can horses go out with a missing shoe? Keep in mind that generally a lost shoe is not a life Read more…
Sidewinder is a lay term used to describe horses with an unusual gait characterized by a disjointed movement of the thoracic and pelvic limbs, in which the trunk, pelvis, and pelvic limbs drift to 1 side while the thoracic limbs are usually normal. What causes Sidewinders in horses? The most Read more…
Conventionally, keratin glues, while made from animal parts like horns and hooves, are not considered animal glues as they are not collagen glues. Stereotypically, the animal in question is a horse, and horses that are put down are often said to have been “sent to the glue factory”. Did glue Read more…
Glue, historically, is indeed made from collagen taken from animal parts, particularly horse hooves and bones. In fact, the word “collagen” comes from the Greek kolla, glue. Are horse turned into glue? Glue has been produced from animals for thousands of years, not just from horses but from pigs and Read more…
Blood is pumped from the heart through arteries to the hoof and is assisted in its return through a “pumping mechanism” in the hoof. This mechanism is necessary due to the position of the hoof in relation to the heart. There are no muscles in the lower leg or hoof Read more…
The disease is also known as stall rot, hollow foot, wall thrush and seedy toe. White line disease occurs when the hoof wall becomes separated or cracked, usually due to unusual stress on the wall; within these cracks, bacteria and fungi are often found. What is the white stuff in Read more…
It is not a secret that people used various horse parts to produce glue. Unlike other animals, horses have a lot of collagen – the essential glue ingredient. This protein is sticky and found in the skin, bones, cartilage, muscles, and ligaments of equines and other animals. Once dry, it Read more…
Airborne agents Just like people, horses can develop sensitivities to molds, dust, pollens and other airborne allergens. Signs: Environmental allergies stimulate either respiratory or skin reactions. Most horses experience one or the other, but not both at once. What foods are horses allergic to? Symptoms can be gastrointestinal, dermatologic, or Read more…
“The alcohol in beer is a vasodilator and helps open capillaries to allow heat to pass through more readily, so it helps stimulate sweating,” says Elizabeth. Once cooler weather arrives, Tessa’s care can be modified. “The best way to monitor her comfort is by watching the other horses,” says Elizabeth. Read more…
Answer. Yes, whole sunflower seeds are safe for horses and ponies when doled out in moderation, but the type of seeds fed should be chosen carefully. Is sunflower good for horses? Sunflower seeds are safe for horses, and horses eat them readily. Horsemen typically add them to a horse’s ration Read more…