Recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) is a common disease of horses that has been recognised for centuries. The disorder usually affects the left side of the larynx (voice box) and occurs most commonly in larger horses. What causes RLN horses? RLN is usually caused by damage to the left recurrent laryngeal Read more…
A neurectomy, also known as “nerving,” can be an option to alleviate the pain associated with navicular disease when other treatment options such as shoeing changes and injections no longer control pain. The surgery involves removing both the lateral and medial palmar digital nerves on the back of the pastern. Read more…
They’re able to do this through the stay apparatus, a special system of tendons and ligaments that enables a horse to lock the major joints in its legs. The horse can then relax and nap without worrying about falling. How does a horse stand up? A horse rises by first Read more…
You should feed your horse hay just before riding or give them grain one to four hours before riding. After riding, you should immediately provide them hay. However, it would be best to wait for at least half an hour to feed them grain. What should I feed my horse Read more…
The Mustang is a Mustang found now in the western United States. The name Mustang comes from the Spanish word mesteño or monstenco meaning wild or stray. Originally these were Spanish horses or their descendants but over the years they became a mix of numerous breeds. Are there feral horses? Read more…
The Przewalski’s horse is stockily built, smaller, and shorter than its domesticated relatives. Typical height is about 12–14 hands (48–56 inches, 122–142 cm), and the average weight is around 300 kilograms (660 lb). They have a dun coat with pangaré features and often have dark primitive markings. What are the Read more…
Public health risk In experimental settings the virus has shown the ability to infect humans, and a few people in contact with infected horses developed antibodies to equine influenza viruses, but no humans exposed to the virus have become ill. Can you catch a virus from a horse? Before you Read more…
Breeches are riding pants that come down to about mid-calf, and are designed to be worn with long stockings and tall boots. Jodhpurs are ankle length and are worn with short, ankle-high Jodhpur boots, also known as Paddock Boots. Sometimes knee-length half-chaps or leggings may be added. What kind of Read more…
Mites consume tapeworm eggs, which then develop into larvae inside of the mite. Horses then ingest the mites while grazing, and the mite moves to the small intestine of the horse where it releases the tapeworms. What is the most common parasite in horses? Small strongyles (cyathostomes) are the most Read more…
Many horses are allowed to choose their own speed on hills and learn that their disobedience is allowed on steep terrain. Is it better to walk or trot a horse up a hill? When you’re riding uphill, your pony uses his hindquarters to push his body forwards. For particularly steep Read more…