Thus began the adventure of Spyn, our foal who was born with no eyes, a condition known as anophthalmia. A funny thing about adventures, though, is that they often come to you cleverly disguised as catastrophe. What makes a foal born blind? Congenital cataracts are commonly found in foals and Read more…
At the end of the First World War Australians had 13,000 surplus horses which could not be returned home for quarantine reasons. Of these, 11,000 were sold, the majority as remounts for the British Army in India (as was the case with this horse) and two thousand were cast for Read more…
a kicker. Red ribbons signify that a horse is a kicker. This means that any other riders should be careful not to crowd the horse, especially from behind. This is the most common color of tail ribbon and thus is the best understood. What do ribbon colors mean on horses? Read more…
Step 1: Use a Lead Rope to Secure Your Horse. Step 2: Use the Curry Comb to Loosen Excess Dirt and Mud. Step 3: Use a Hard/stiff Brush to Remove Dirt and Mud. Step 4: Use a Soft Brush to Remove Any Remaining Dust and to Groom Sensitive Areas. Step Read more…
2-8 weeks. So how soon can you feed new hay? If the hay is cut and bailed in perfect conditions with less than 12% moisture in the bale, it should be safe to feed straight away. But due to how hard this is to get accurate; it is recommended to Read more…
1815 and 1915. Horse drawn carriages were among the most popular forms of transportation between the years of 1815 and 1915. During the same time period, horseback riding itself was growing in popularity but required more specialized skills and expertise. It also seemed to be reserved for the more affluent Read more…
Experts cite 1910 as the year that automobiles finally outnumbered horses and buggies. Nowadays, the Amish still use horse and buggy rides to get around. When did automobiles take over from horses? 1910Most experts believe the horse and buggy days started to fade out around 1910 when the horse and Read more…
Although a hogged mane can look very smart, and often greatly improves the appearance of the horse, it doesn’t suit all types, and can accentuate any weakness in a horse’s conformation. Hogging often looks best on stockier, cobby types of horses and also on polo ponies. Why do you hog Read more…
Equine Recurrent Uveitis (ERU) is an immune-mediated inflammatory condition of the eye and is the most common cause of blindness in horses. It may affect one or both eyes. You may have heard other names for this disease, such as Moon Blindness, Iridocyclitis, and Periodic Ophthalmia. How can you tell Read more…
Any kind of forage can help a horse keep warm in cold weather, but less-digestible types may produce greater amounts of heat. Grass hay has less calorie than alfalfa hay, so more can be fed to horses, particularly those horses with metabolic issues. What to feed horses to keep them Read more…