On September 8, 1858, U.S. Army Colonel George Wright (1803-1865) orders his troops to slaughter 800 Native American horses (the herd of a Palouse chief) at Liberty Lake to deny their use by enemy tribes. Soldiers also destroy Native American lodges and storehouses of grain. Did soldiers kill horses? Thousands Read more…
You can buy an inexpensive (less than $10) stethoscope at your local drug store in order to hear your horse’s heart. The best place to listen to the heart is just behind the elbow (see picture). The heart can be heard on either side, but is often louder on the Read more…
Kentucky. Smile Happy is a 3 year old colt and has raced from 2021 to 2022. He was sired by Runhappy out of the Pleasant Tap mare Pleasant Smile. He was trained by Kenneth McPeek and has raced for Lucky Seven Stable (Mackin), and was bred in Kentucky, United States Read more…
Stand slightly to the side of the horse’s head and cup your hand with your first two fingers along the inside of the jawbone, just below the heavy muscles of the cheek. Feel along the inside of the jawbone until you consistently feel the pulse beat. Where do you hear Read more…
Horses that grunt or groan when they breathe are usually responding to pain. When the diaphragm and ribcage move with each breath, this stretches or moves an injured area, stimulating pain receptors. What does it mean when a horse moans? Like a human being, most times, horses groan when in Read more…
Successful racehorses that are retired are most often sent to the breeding shed. Where do most racehorses end up? From the racetrack to a dinner plate, it has been said of thoroughbreds that are slaughtered and end up in restaurants and markets throughout Asia and Europe in countries such as Read more…
In 1942, what many consider the last major cavalry charge took place in the Soviet Union. In 1942, what many consider the last major cavalry charge took place in the Soviet Union. When did Calvary stop using horses? While there is a long history of cavalry use in the U.S. Read more…
World War I saw great changes in the use of cavalry. The mode of warfare changed, and the use of trench warfare, barbed wire and machine guns rendered traditional cavalry almost obsolete. Tanks, introduced in 1917, began to take over the role of shock combat. When did Calvary stop using Read more…
The Hannoverian horse is a German warmblood. It is a versatile breed used in light artillery, heavy, and line cavalry. Today it is successful in dressage and other equestrian events. What breed are cavalry horses? The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has a long tradition with Irish horses especially the Calvary Read more…
Why Are Draft Horses Slaughtered? We spoke with Christine about the specific risk facing draft horses when they are sent to auction. “Draft horses, pound for pound, are fleshier and more lucrative for sale at slaughter,” she explained. “Literally, you get more ‘bang for your buck. What is the point Read more…