Little Sorrel’s hide was stuffed and mounted in a simulacrum of life which can still be seen on display in the VMI Museum. What happened to Stonewall Jackson’s horse? Stonewall Jackson’s Mount Honored after Civil War Shortly after, he was given to a taxidermist, who mounted his hide on a Read more…
Shed a Little Light Wear clothing with a slick finish, such as nylon, so hair doesn’t stick to you. Keep barn lights on for 12 hours a day to promote earlier hair loss. Deworm your horse to help jumpstart shedding. Exercise prior to grooming to warm the skin and loosen Read more…
The key is that the horses are only on the land for the primary purpose of “grazing”. If the horses are given supplemental feed, kept in a field for exercise, covered with rugs or if they are provided with a field shelter then the predominant use of the land may Read more…
The coffin bone, also known as the pedal bone or distal phalanx, is a small bone within the horse’s hoof. It is the anatomic equivalent of the bone that forms the fingertip on a human’s middle finger or toe. Where is the coffin on a horse? The coffin bone, also Read more…
Horses are grazing animals and most horses in the Midwest meet their nutritional needs from cool-season grass pasture or hay. Forages are an important part of the equine diet and more than 80% of horses have some pasture access. Can you put a horse out to pasture? Begin by turning Read more…
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a high-quality animal feed for horses, rodents and dogs. What are horsetails used for? Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an herbal remedy that dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times. It was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney Read more…
There are several forms of fertility control for wild horses and burros. The wild horses primarily uses a vaccine called Porcine Zone Pellucida, or PZP, which has been approved by the EPA since 2012 for use in wild horses and burros. How does PZP prevent pregnancy? Sperm must attach to Read more…
A slightly raised tail, coupled with an alert stance can be a warning sign that the horse has spotted potential danger, while a tail held high is usually a sign of playfulness, pride and excitement. At the other extreme a clamped tail can show subordination, anxiety, frustration or discomfort. Why Read more…
lycra. Though we can’t control our horse’s genetics, we can maintain their tail in a way that protects it and promotes its growth. A common method of doing this is using a tail bag. A tail bag exactly what it sounds like, and it is usually made of lycra or Read more…
Using a shampoo rich in keratin may help keep the hair healthy and encourage new hair growth. The horse shampoo also has hydrolyzed collagen, which is broken down for better absorption by the hair. Anecdotal evidence suggests that collagen may boost hair nourishment and also help promote hair growth. What Read more…