Modern horses still have that same flight instinct as prehistoric horses. When they hear a sudden noise—especially a loud one—they react with fear. Are horses afraid of loud noises? Being a prey species, horses evolved to rapidly react to potential danger and loud noises may be perceived as such. Therefore, Read more…
Laying down too long can cut off circulation and cause skin ulcers, or even muscle damage and eventual kidney failure. Sometimes horses lay down and get stuck in a position that prevents them from getting up again—which is called getting cast. Is it OK for a horse to lay on Read more…
Mane rubbing is often caused by insect bites, particularly from ticks that attach to the horse’s neck skin to feed on blood. They are hard to see, but easy to feel by running your fingers through the base of the mane. What does sweet itch look like on a horse? Read more…
Just like people have different hairstyles, horses may have different mane “styles.” Not only are horse manes visually appealing, but they provide multiple functions, including pest control, protection, and a clutch for riders to hold onto in the early days of domestication. What is the point of a horse’s mane? Read more…
Horse tails are, in a way, extensions of their spine. The horse’s tail consists of bone, muscle and nerves. They can effortlessly cause their tail to swish back and forth. Does pulling a horse’s tail hurt? MYTH: “Pulling a horse’s mane doesn’t hurt! They don’t have nerves in their hair Read more…
Do braids hurt horses? They can, if they are done too tightly or kept in for too long. The process of braiding is usually painless, as long as you take care around the crest and the dock. Is it okay to braid horse hair? But leaving it braided can pose Read more…
Horsehair can be very fine and flexible; mane hair is generally softer and shorter than tail hair. The texture of horsehair can be influenced by the breed and management of the horse, including natural conditions such as diet or climate. Processing may also affect quality and feel. Does horse hair Read more…
Their manes and tails are similarly wavy. (Some Curlies even shed their mane and tail hair every year along with their coat.) The long and wavy qualities of the fiber allow it to be spun into a usable yarn, especially when blended with other fibers. What can you make out Read more…
The tail of the horse and other equines consists of two parts, the dock and the skirt. The dock consists of the muscles and skin covering the coccygeal vertebrae. The term “skirt” refers to the long hairs that fall below the dock. What is the name of horse’s hair? maneOn Read more…
Modern horses were likely first domesticated in central Asia between 3000 and 4000 B.C., according to Oklahoma State University (opens in new tab). When did wild horses become extinct? The last North American extinction probably occurred between 13,000 and 11,000 years ago (Fazio 1995), although more recent extinctions for horses Read more…