Jennifer Webster

noun. throat·​latch ˈthrōt-ˌlach. : a strap of a bridle or halter passing under a horse’s throat. Do you need a throat latch on a bridle? The main objective of the throat latch is to prevent the bridle from getting off above the horse’s head, which can happen if the horse Read more…

V&A acquires the original Joey puppet from the National Theatre’s West End stage production of War Horse. What type of puppet is Joey from War Horse? lifesize puppetHe moves like a horse, he sounds like a horse – and when you see him you can easily imagine he IS a Read more…

Horses buck out of exuberance when galloping and playing at pasture and sometimes under saddle, says Dyson. “They can feel fresh and exuberant, like when you take them out to the beach to gallop, and they give some happy bucks,” she says. What causes a horse to start bucking? Horses Read more…

United Kingdom. Devils on horseback Bacon-wrapped, almond-stuffed dates Course Hors d’oeuvre or small savoury dish Place of origin United Kingdom Main ingredients Dried fruit (especially dates), chutney, bacon Media: Devils on horseback Why are Devils on Horseback called that? The name devils on horseback was chosen as a counterpart to Read more…

As nouns, the difference between the farrier and blacksmith is that a farrier is a person who maintains the health and balance of horses’ feet through the trimming of the hoof and placement of horseshoes while the blacksmith is a person who forges and shapes iron. What is the difference Read more…

Massage guns provide deep tissue massage, which will help break down this scar tissue, thereby alleviating pain and relieving restriction. You can use equine massage guns not only for sports injuries but also for post-surgery scar tissues. Should I use a massage gun on my horse? There are some great Read more…

Net nasogastric reflux is not normal. Occasionally, a small amount of reflux (< 1 L) is obtained if a horse has had an indwelling nasogastric tube. In most adult horses with colic, > 2 L net reflux is abnormal. Is reflux present in a normal horse? Horses experience gastroesophageal reflux Read more…

The cause is a Lentivirus (a ‘family’ of virus that includes the human immunodeficiency i.e., HIV virus), that is typically transmitted by biting insects in low-lying ‘swampy’ areas. Although the disease has been recorded from all over the world, the incidence varies markedly from country to country. What causes swamp Read more…

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), sometimes called ‘swamp fever’ is an infectious disease that causes acute, chronic or symptomless illness, characterized by fever, anemia, swelling and weight loss in horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. Which disease is also known as swamp fever? Commonly known as “Swamp Fever” or “Horse Malaria”, EIA Read more…