Cervical vertebrae form the horse’s neck; thoracic vertebrae sit above the rib cage; lumbar vertebrae are generally under the back of a saddle and in front of the highest point of the hindquarters; sacral vertebrae slope down to the top of the horse’s tail; and caudal vertebrae lie within the Read more…
Rub Marks are caused by a combination of : Incorrect horse rugs sizing, or the individual horse having an abnormal feature which makes them more susceptible to pressure point marks (i.e. high wither, very lean build etc). If a rug is to small you generally see rub marks on the Read more…
Burrs, pebbles, and debris often cause debilitating bruises or thrush, a painful bacterial infection, which is why horses must be routinely cleaned and checked for markings. How do you get rid of horse burrs? Apply silicone-based coat polish spray or detangling serum directly to the burrs in your horse’s mane Read more…
Horsehair is a protein fiber that absorbs water slowly, but can be dyed or colored effectively using traditional dyes suitable for protein fibers. It can be felted, but not easily. Can I bleach my horses hair? However, bleach and hydrogen peroxide are no-nos, as they tend to damage the hair Read more…
Braided manes It helps prevent tangles and keeps the mane out of the way of riding and draft equipment. Braiding is used in equine eventing and horse racing to set horses apart from other competitors. Why do people braid horse hair? Equestrians in various riding disciplines use braiding to help Read more…
The sport of horse pulling originated when horses were still used for daily farm work. Farmers would challenge one another to see whose horse or team could pull the most weight. Since then, horse pulling has evolved into an organized sport with teams of equine athletes. What are pulling horses Read more…
16 hands. Drum Horse Size This heavy draft breed stands 16 hands or taller. Because these horses must carry drums that can weigh 300 pounds and up, they have a strong, powerful stature and can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. What makes a Drum Horse? The American Drum Horse Read more…
Red Horse, is the high-alcohol beer brand of San Miguel Brewery, it is a deeply hued lager with distinctive sweetish taste balanced by a smooth bitterness that leads in a strong alcohol kick. How much is a case of Red Horse? The price for 1 case is 600 pisos in Read more…
Mange is contagious, so if you have one horse with mange, it is best to treat them all. However, mange does not affect other species or humans. Can humans get mange from horses? The mites that cause scabies in animals like horses and dogs are different to those that cause Read more…
Frontline Spray: This is a commonly used product for dogs, and many people have used frontline spray on horses. It’s not labeled for horses, but seems to be safe based on anecdotal reports. Common directions for using this product on horses is to spray the legs, belly, tailhead and forelock Read more…