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…
According to TCM theory, the tongue is a mirror of the state of the internal organs. A pink slightly moist tongue with a thin white coating is the reflection of perfect organ function. What does it mean if a horses tongue is black? If the tongue has a redder cast Read more…
Brasses may be hung from collars, martingales, saddles or stirrups, or even be attached to blinders or the to the cruppers near a horse’s tail. Along with being formed as commemorative plaques, brasses have morphed into holders for plumes and floating ribbons or actual bells. Where do horse brasses go? Read more…
Mix together 1/2 cup of vinegar, a teaspoon of salt, and a sprinkling of flour until it forms a paste. Spread the mixture on the brass and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Rinse with cool water and dry. (This method also works on corroded brass.) How do Read more…
The longer you count, the more legs a horse has Also, it has two forelegs at the front and two hind legs in the back. This makes it 8. It has two legs on the left side and two legs on the right side. Do horses have limbs? The limbs Read more…
The humerus sometimes known as the upper arm, long bone of the arm or arm bone might not make you laugh but it is a very important part of your skeleton. The humerus is a single bone in both horses in humans. It is between the shoulder blade and forearm. Read more…
Cattle and horses are also poisoned by consuming marsh marigold, although dried plants in hay are no longer toxic to them. Is marsh marigold toxic? Marsh marigold leaves are poisonous to livestock and humans due to the presence of protoanemonin, an oily toxin found in all plants of the Ranunculaceae Read more…
The withers is the ridge between the shoulder blades of an animal, typically a quadruped. In many species, it is the tallest point of the body. In horses and dogs, it is the standard place to measure the animal’s height. What name is given to the highest part of the Read more…
Over time, horses’ teeth continue to erupt and the roots are smaller than the main tooth. As the roots of the teeth erupt in later life, the gaps develop, allowing food to become packed between the teeth. A diastema can also become a source of problems when teeth are displaced Read more…
A bit consists of two basic components, the bit mouthpiece that goes inside the horse’s mouth, and the bit rings of a snaffle bit or shanks of a curb bit, to which the bridle and reins attach. What are bits in the horses mouth? By definition, a bit is a Read more…