Figures showed that, on average, horses, cattle, and elk chose grass as the preferred food, consuming this forage for 82, 74, and 47% of their respective diets. Sheep (42%) also ate a moderately large amount of grass, while pronghorn antelope (8%) and deer (6%) consumed relatively little grass. What do Read more…
352 pounds. Talk about being big boned! While an average 400-kg (880-pound) horse’s bones weigh around 160 kg (352 pounds), the bones of draft horses are considerably heavier. How many bones are in a horse skeleton? 205The horse’s body contains just over 200 bones, 205 to be exact. The alignment Read more…
In most cases, it is not necessary nor desirable to trim away frog and live sole, but it is commonly done. The foot needs the full shape of the frog to help with expansion, contraction, and blood flow. The sole is there for protection from the ground. The only trimming Read more…
The skin is the largest organ of your horse’s body. What is the largest gland in a horse? The CAECUM is a vital organ for the horse. It’s very large (up to 35 litres by volume) and is the equivalent of the human appendix, only in horses it has a Read more…
Be aware that horses tend to run back into burning barns out of fear and confusion. Blindfold horses only if absolutely necessary. Many horses will balk at a blindfold, making evacuation more difficult and time consuming. How do you get a horse out of a burning barn? “The best and Read more…
The three muscle classifications are smooth, cardiac, and skeletal. The first two are involuntary or automatic, which means they function as needed without having to be called into action for a specific need. What are the three 3 main types of muscles? The three main types of muscle include: Skeletal Read more…
Tendon and ligament injuries are relatively common among horses doing hard work such as running, jumping, endurance races or fences, are the most likely to suffer. As a veterinarian of horses, we have compiled a listing of the major injuries on horses. What is the most common injury in horseback Read more…
But what’s going on in the horse’s head? Do they even know they’re racing? According to experts who spoke to For The Win, they do and a lot of it is what’s similarly goes on in humans’ heads: The will to win — with varying degrees of competitiveness. Does a Read more…
Stifle – Found on the hind legs only, the stifle is equivalent to the human knee joint. Located between the femur and the tiba, the stifle is below and behind the flank swirl. What are the parts of a horses leg called? Hock: The joint on the hind leg of Read more…
Many owners keep horses stalled during storms, but turning horses out to pastures might keep them safer. Severe weather can be a troubling event, especially when there are animals whose welfare and comfort is of concern as well. Should horses be in or out in a storm? Horses are very Read more…