Horses have exceptional night vision. This device is called the tapetum lucidum. The tapetum lucidum is a layer that reflects light onto the retina and makes the horse much better than its rider at seeing in dim light. Do horses have night blindness? Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) is the Read more…
The Icelandic horse is definitely short and as a hardy breed it gains weight easily. In winter it also sports a thick and fluffy coat that makes it seem even shorter and rounder so travellers might be forgiven for mistaking it for a pony. They’re actually not so easily forgiven. Read more…
Summary Horse chestnut seed extract is generally safe to take or use topically. Can horse chestnut be used topically? Horse chestnut seed extract can be taken orally or applied topically treat varicose veins. More. Horse chestnut seed extract can be taken orally or used as an external application for disorders Read more…
Taking 300 mg of standardized horse chestnut seed extract by mouth can reduce some symptoms of poor blood circulation, such as varicose veins, pain, tiredness, swelling in the legs, itching, and water retention. Does horse chestnut increase blood flow? Summary Horse chestnut seed extract may improve blood flow and help Read more…
Sycamore poisoning is a toxin derived disease which affects the muscle metabolism in horses producing a disease which can be rapidly fatal. The mortality for sycamore poisoning can be as high as 75-90% and early, intensive veterinary intervention is key for increasing survival rates. Are sycamore trees toxic to horses? Read more…
The volatile oil of has been shown to kill bacteria that can cause urinary tract infections. The concentration that is required to kill these bacteria can be attained in human urine after oral ingestion of the oil. One early study found that horseradish extract may help people with urinary tract Read more…
Helps with Digestion Along with the taste we love, horseradish helps promote healthy digestion. For instance, it aids in liver function. Horseradish is part of a group called cholagogues because it triggers the gallbladder to release bile, a key aspect of the digestive process that helps keep your whole system Read more…
In the US, the horse chestnut closely resembles the buckeye tree (Aesculus glabra) because they are from the same genus. What looks like a chestnut but isn t? The horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) produces seedpods that are often mistaken for pods from edible chestnut tree species. Thankfully, there are Read more…
Data curator(s) The nectar guides of the common horse chestnut change their colour during the anthesis of a single flower. What is the difference between red and white horse chestnut? Red Horse Chestnut trees are not as common as the Horse Chestnut in Exeter, but are much the same. The Read more…
A horse’s mouth is very sensitive and is also one of the horses’ important means of communication. Equipped with many tactile hairs, foreign objects can be sorted out of the feed and different surfaces can be explored, which is why the hairs must never be shaved or cut. What is Read more…