The act of biting is natural part of herd behavior and survival. Horses use their teeth to eat, ward off threats, battle for resources, groom their friends, and discipline herd mates. They also rely heavily on their mouth and nibbling teeth to learn about their environment. Why do thoroughbreds bite? Read more…
The Friesian (also Frizian) is a horse breed originating in Friesland, in the Netherlands. Friesian horse. Country of origin Netherlands Traits Height 15 to 17 hands (60 to 68 inches, 152 to 173 cm) Colour Black Distinguishing features Black, powerfully muscled, agile with elegant action, thick mane and tail, feather Read more…
The American Saddlebred and National Show Horse have five gaits: walk, trot, canter, slow gait, and rack. The slow gait and rack are manmade gaits. These horses also perform in three gaited classes (walk, trot, and canter), fine harness classes, pleasure driving, pleasure-gaited classes, and equitation. What gaits are required Read more…
Three Ways to Tell If My Dog Is a Purebred Compare against the AKC’s breed standards. Ask your vet. Arrange for a DNA test. How can I tell what race my dog is? What breed is my dog? (4 ways to find out) Compare your pup’s physical traits to other Read more…
Background. Exposure to horses can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitized individuals. The breed, American Bashkir Curly Horse is categorized as hypoallergenic, primarily due to reports of allergic patients experiencing fewer symptoms while handling this special breed. How are curly horses hypoallergenic? Te Curly horse’s hair is hollow fibered and Read more…
About. A male is known as a STALLION, a female is known as a MARE and a baby is known as a FOAL. A group is known as a HERD. Shetland ponies have heavy coats, short legs and are considered quite intelligent. They are a very strong breed of pony, Read more…
Make sure your vet performs a thorough vet check, including x-rays on the joints and legs. Check the feet thoroughly as well – many off-the-track thoroughbreds have low heels and because they are shoed so often they may have “shelly feet” that will require extra hoof care. How do you Read more…
Several physical features distinguish the Arabian horse from other breeds. Most horses display a unique profile with refined heads, large eyes, large nostrils, and small muzzles – features that have prompted commentators to describe the Arabian horse as the most beautiful in the world. What is so special about Arabian Read more…
Although a generally easy-to-keep horse, the Appaloosa is prone to a unique condition rarely seen in any other breed. Many suffer from Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (CSNB), a condition that prevents them from seeing in the dark. Are Appaloosas blind at night? Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) is the inability Read more…
6 “Entry Fee” means the amount of $14,500 USD; 1.1. 7 “Event” means the Mongol Derby 2022, an endurance horse riding challenge running from the Designated Starting Point to the Designated Finishing Point taking place during the Event Period; 1.1. How do you get to the Mongolian horse race? To Read more…