Nosebands do a few things, but the main purpose is to encourage bit contact by keeping the horse’s mouth closed. This prevents him from putting a tongue over the bit, crossing his jaw, opening his mouth, or otherwise trying to evade the bit. What is the purpose of a horse Read more…
If they are more high and side by side whorls can indicate a horse that is very focused and talented, but challenging if in the wrong hands. Two whorls on top of each other can indicate personality swings and unpredictability. What does a double swirl on a horse mean? For Read more…
On a snaffle, a chin strap will be very effective in keeping the bit from pulling all the way through the horse’s mouth when using one rein. It need not be adjusted tight and is normally placed between the reins and bit. The one exception to the need for a Read more…
The top straps will cross over the zygomatic ridge before buckling behind the jaw, the lower straps will buckle below the bit, behind the chin. Each strap should have a ½” or one finger tightness between the strap and the face. How should a chin strap fit? Put the helmet Read more…
Muzzle. The muzzle is the part of the horse’s head that includes the area of the mouth, nostrils, chin, lips, and front of the nose. What are the parts of a horses face? Parts of A Horse’s Head and Neck Muzzle. The muzzle is the part of the horse’s head Read more…
In modern culture, Pegasus has come to refer to all winged horses, not only the one of Greek mythology who was transformed into the constellation of his name upon his death. Pegasus is generally not considered to have a physical existence. What is a winged horse called? Pegasus, in Greek Read more…
Horse-flies or horseflies are true flies in the family Tabanidae in the insect order Diptera. They are often large and agile in flight, and the females bite animals, including humans, to obtain blood. Horse-fly. Horse-fly Temporal range: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Diptera Who killed Pegasus? Both Pegasus Read more…
The lock of hair that grows from the top of the head and falls forward between the ears onto the forehead is called the forelock. This part of the mane is very helpful in keeping flies out of your horse’s eyes. Why do horses have hair on their head? The Read more…
Some horses even nibble and trim their chestnuts themselves! They are a flesh based growth so there is sensitivity to the layers closer to the horse so take care when grooming them. Do horses eat chestnut? Are horse chestnuts edible? They are not. In general, toxic horse chestnuts should not Read more…
If your horse is part of a large herd or is being kept in a boarding stable, keep in mind that mites are contagious. Can horses catch mites from each other? Mites are too small to see with the human eye, but can sometimes be identified under the microscope from Read more…