A snip is a patch of white on the horse’s nose. It may be a small spot between the nostrils, or it may extend over the whole nose. What are the parts of a horse’s face called? Muzzle: The part of the head that comes out of a horse’s face Read more…
diastema. A diastema is a term that refers to the space between two teeth. In horses, especially geldings, the space where a bit fits, i.e. between the canines and the first cheek teeth, is a wide diastema. Why are they called wolf teeth in horses? Wolf teeth are remnants from Read more…
If your horse won’t eat its normal feed you can try adding some things including: Bran. Honey. Molasses. Applesauce. Grated carrot or apple. Brewers yeast; or. Lucerne chaff. What to feed a horse that doesn’t want to eat? If your horse was being fed whole or uncooked grains, remove them Read more…
Your horse’s front teeth are called incisors. These teeth efficiently clip the grass as it grazes. These are also the first teeth to appear as the milk teeth grow in and the first to shed as the permanent teeth push through. What are the front teeth of horses called? Their Read more…
A halter (US) or headcollar (UK) (occasionally headstall) consists of a noseband and headstall that buckles around the horse’s head and allows the horse to be led or tied. What is the headpiece on a horse called? A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. As Read more…
Racehorses wear masks called “Blinkers” or “Blinders” to help a horse maintain its focus during a race. The basic equipment worn by all horses on race day is a saddle, bridle, bit, and shoes; however, horses may require more equipment such as leg wraps, bell boots, and Blinkers. Why do Read more…
In the gait known as the gallop, all four feet leave the ground-but not when the legs are outstretched, as you might expect. In reality, the horse is airborne when its hind legs swing near the front legs, as shown in Muybridge’s photos. How many hooves touch the ground when Read more…
A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, the “bridle” includes both the headstall that holds a bit that goes in the mouth of a horse, and the reins that are attached to the bit. What is the thing Read more…
March 10, 2022. Ear Bonnets are a common horse accessory worn on the horses’ head to prevent bugs, flies and dirt from entering your horses’ ears, which can be irritating or distressing to the horse. Some horses have sensitive ears and maybe irritated by wind, mane or forelocks. Can all Read more…
Sweet chestnuts are edible, but horse chestnuts are poisonous. If eaten, they can cause digestive problems such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and throat irritation. What should I do if I eat horse chestnut? Raw horse chestnut seed, bark, flower, and leaf contain esculin and are unsafe to use. Signs Read more…