Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) is another name for neurological signs in horses caused by equine herpesvirus-1. Equine herpesvirus (EHV) affects horses worldwide. Almost all horses have been exposed to an equine herpesvirus without becoming seriously ill. There are nine equine herpesviruses that affect horses. Can a horse recover from Ehm? Read more…
Chimera The Chimera is a cosmetic Mount Skin. The Mount Skin may only be used on mounts in the Riding Horse category. This skin can be obtained by logging in to the mobile version and desktop version of the game with the same account. How do you unlock horse skins Read more…
A diastema is a term that refers to the space between two teeth. In horses, especially geldings, the space where a bit fits, i.e. between the canines and the first cheek teeth, is a wide diastema. What is a diastema used for? Diastema refers to a gap between your teeth. Read more…
Curb has been historically defined as enlargement or thickening of the long plantar ligament along the back side (plantar aspect) of the equine hindlimb. Visible swelling evident just below the point of the hock was thought to be a result of inflammation and secondary fibrosis (scarring) of the long plantar Read more…
What function do feathers serve? The long and thick hairs cascading down some horses legs make a waterproof protective barrier to keep the undercoat and skin dry from the harsh elements, while also protecting their legs against brambles or other snags in underbrush. Why do horses have feathered feet? Many Read more…
Color and Markings Irish Draught horses present with a wide variety of solid coat colors, with gray and chestnut being the most common. Other coat colors include white, black, brown, dun, champagne, cremello, palomino, perlino, grullo, and roan. What colors can Irish sport horses be? Irish Sport Horse Conformation This Read more…
The majority of domestic horses have chestnuts on all four legs, as does the Przewalski’s horse, but a few horse breeds are reported to lack chestnuts on the hind legs. These include: Banker horse (most individuals) Caspian pony (some individuals) How many chestnuts does a horse have and where are Read more…
Other mammals, such as horses and cats, have four legs. Their two front legs are called forelegs, and their two back legs are called hind legs. Did horses have 5 legs? Horses have an even number of legs. Behind they have two legs and in front they have forelegs. This Read more…
Arm and leg of man and horse are examples of homologous organs. What is an example of a homologous? A common example of homologous structures in evolutionary biology are the wings of bats and the arms of primates. Although these two structures do not look similar or have the same Read more…
Horse chestnut extract has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and may help relieve pain and inflammation caused by chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It may also benefit other health conditions like hemorrhoids and male infertility caused by swollen veins. How does horse chestnut cream work? They act as an astringent to tighten and Read more…