Where Are Horse Sweat 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 a hard workout. Apocrine glands are located all over your horse’s body; whereas, eccrine glands are located solely in the frog of the Read more…

Why Do Horses Make Good Guides?

Eyesight is vital for a guide animal for blind users. Horses generally possess excellent vision. With eyes placed on the sides of their heads, they possess nearly 350 degree vision, are sensitive to motion in their field of vision, and often detect a potential hazard before their sighted trainers. Is Read more…

How Are Horses Used In Movies?

Horses that mill around in the background of scenes, carriage driving, horses that are required to do stunts such as rearing and battle scenes, and ‘actors’ horses’ — the horses in movies that the stars can ride. Do they use real horses in movies? Published March 1, 2022 by Rebecca Read more…

Do Horseshoe Crabs Feel Pain?

Horseshoe crabs have a nervous system, so they can feel nociception, but with such limited brains and no endocrine system at all it’s unlikely they’re feeling pain by this definition. Do crabs feel pain when boiled alive? Crabs, lobsters and shellfish are likely to feel pain when being cooked, according Read more…