The horse’s nervous system is a complex array of fibers reaching out into the body from the brain to the spine, and all throughout the body of the horse. The system controls the entire body either automatically or voluntarily through conscious decisions. What is nervous system in animals? The nervous Read more…
A simple, yet effective training aid used to encourage horses to stretch into contact with the bit. It works by placing gentle pressure on the poll when the horse raises it’s head, and gives when contact is achieved. The single length of elastic is passed over the poll and through Read more…
The callous type growth on the inside of your horse’s leg is called a chestnut. What is the thing on the inside of a horses leg? The chestnut, also known as a night eye, is a callosity on the body of a horse or other equine, found on the inner Read more…
Canine teeth or “tusks” may appear midway between the incisors and molars at 4 or 5 years of age in the case of geldings or stallions, but seldom appear in mares. Adult horses have 24 molar teeth. There are four major ways to estimate age of horses by appearance of Read more…
The equine stomach is made up of two separate portions; the white squamous mucosa which comprises the top third of the stomach and the pink glandular mucosa which comprises the bottom two thirds. The pylorus is the exit into the small intestine. What does the pyloric sphincter do in a Read more…
It is best for a horse with bone spavin to be exercised daily. Preferably, this should be ridden or driven work, as lunging exercise places uneven stress on the joint. Pasture turnout may not be beneficial if the horse does not move much. Should I buy a horse with bog Read more…
Conclusions and clinical relevance: Administration of the ivermectin-praziquantel paste appears to be safe in pregnant mares and their foals. Is ivermectin safe for pregnant horses? Ivermectin is a popular active ingredient in wormers used for different types of equine parasites and is also known to be a safe choice for Read more…
Lower Leg Bones The distal limb is everything below the knee and the hock. It includes these regions: cannon. fetlock joint. What does dorsal mean in horses? The back surfaceDorsal: The back surface, or topline Ventral: Underneath the belly. The under part. Lateral: Away from the middle plane (mid line) Read more…
The liver sits centrally in your horse’s abdomen behind the diaphragm. At a microscopic level it is made up of lobules which consist of columns of cells around a central draining blood vessel. What side is the liver on a horse? rightA horse’s liver is situated near the front of Read more…
1. They Can’t Breathe Through the Mouth! Horses, unlike many animals, only breathe through the nose and cannot breathe through the mouth. If you’ve ridden or watched horses running at canter or gallop, you’ve probably heard them snorting with each stride. Why can’t horses breathe through their nose? The horse Read more…