Male horses that are not intended for use as breeding stock are usually castrated, also referred to as gelding. Gelding a horse involve the removal of both testicles, the epididymis and part of the spermatic cord that supplies blood and nerves and houses the ductus deferens to the testicles. Do Read more…
Filly Sorrento, by Billy Be Cool, was born completely tail-less four weeks ago at Hill Valley Stud, Lincs. Owner Darren Hardy told H&H she has been thoroughly examined by vets, and she is doing well. “We’ve been researching and have only found two other horses in the whole world born Read more…
Brushing a Horse Step-By-Step Secure Your Horse So You Can Groom Them. Use the Curry Comb to Loosen Dirt on Your Horse’s Coat. Sweep Dirt Off Your Horse’s Coat Using a Dandy Brush. Remove Remaining Dust From Your Horse’s Coat Using a Soft Body Brush. Pick Out Your Horse’s Hooves Read more…
Description. The Wahl Mane & Tail Brush is designed to gently detangle the mane and tail. Equipped with plastic bristles that are durable enough to detangle manes yet gentle enough to ensure your horse’s comfort. What is a mane brush? The Grooming Deluxe’s Mane Brush gets rid of all the Read more…
“Licking metal surfaces can result from boredom, or the horses may simply like the metallic (iron) taste. Sometimes they are licking the salty taste of sweat from another individual that rubbed up against the rail.” Why does my horse keep licking metal? Nutritionally speaking, it most definitely could be a Read more…
From tallest to shortest, common leg markings are: Stocking: white marking that extends at least to the bottom of the knee or hock, sometimes higher. Sock: white marking that extends higher than the fetlock but not as high as the knee or hock. This marking is sometimes called a “boot.” Read more…
One white foot, keep him not a day, Two white feet, send him far away, Three white feet, sell him to a friend, Four white feet, keep him to the end. What does white socks on a horse mean? One white foot—buy him. Two white feet—try him. Three white feet—look Read more…
Cows and horses use their tails to swat flies. Some mammals have a prehensile tail, which acts like a fifth appendage and is used in grasping, supporting, or in the case of a spider monkey even swinging from a tree branch. What is the tail of a horse used for? Read more…
Fortunately, veterinarians and owners have discovered the healing power of cold therapy to help reduce the pain and inflammation that’s often associated with these common horse hoof issues. In severe laminitis cases, medical protocol may call for up to 72 hours of continuous icing of the affected foot. What does Read more…
Some breed and sporting organisations still require branding of horses, with or without microchipping, because it enables visual identification of horses, and is permanent. In addition, not all sites will have microchip scanners. Does branding a horse hurt the horse? Hot branding involves the use of an iron stamp heated Read more…