Explanation: The real owner of the white horse was John Byro, a farmer. He had bought it for 60 dollars. On a visit to Aram’s house, he complained of his loss. This assured Aram that the horse had been stolen by Mourad. Who was the actual owner of the White Read more…
This excessive salivation usually results from horses eating clover infected with Rhizoctonia leguminicola fungus. The fungus produces slaframine, an irritant that makes horses salivate heavily. Why do some horses drool? Grazing animals can sometimes consume plants that have spines, burrs or sharp awns on the seeds that can injure the Read more…
Racehorses are given performance-enhancing drugs. Horses are often administered a cocktail of drugs before a race. The drugs are administered to help the horses run better in a race. But they also have long and short-term adverse effects on horses. Are drugs used in horse racing? Nearly all horses that Read more…
unicorn, mythological animal resembling a horse or a goat with a single horn on its forehead. The unicorn appeared in early Mesopotamian artworks, and it also was referred to in the ancient myths of India and China. Are unicorns just horses? Though the popular image of the unicorn is that Read more…
These horses may distend in the belly, looking bigger and rounder than usual and they may or may not pass manure. However, be aware that a horse with severe and serious colic can still pass manure as the problem in the gut may be well forward of the rectum; the Read more…
Impaction colic can be very serious, or even fatal, and often (usually) requires treatment by a veterinarian. A horse that is experiencing abdominal pain or colic may stretch it’s body, paw, roll frequently, look at its flank or belly, may start to sweat, or seem depressed. How do I know Read more…
The pain often originates from the intestine but it can come from other abdominal organs such as the liver or ovaries. Typical signs are pawing with front legs, kicking up with back legs, turning to look at the flanks, lying down, rolling, and sweating. Can a horse recover from a Read more…
Male horses, especially if not gelded, tend to defecate in particular areas, which in their stall tends to be in the same one or two spots. This is called elimination marking behavior, and it is believed to have evolved as a form of social communication among the herd members. Can Read more…
Can Kids Ride a Mini Horse? We mentioned that adults should never ride a mini horse. However, since miniature horses can safely carry up to 70 pounds, some smaller children (generally under the age of 8 or 9 years old) can safely hop on. How big is too big for Read more…
Studies have linked manure-eating in adult horses to those that are either underfed, or are fed diets that are low in fiber. This means horses that are not receiving enough roughage each day may start to eat feces to get the nutrients (i.e. fiber) that they are lacking. How do Read more…