uma 馬. The Japanese word for “Horse” is uma 馬. What is a Japanese horse called? The Kiso or Kiso Horse (Japanese: 木曽馬, kiso uma) is one of the eight indigenous horse breeds of Japan. It is the only native horse breed from Honshu, the principal island of Japan. What Read more…
Sock: white marking that extends higher than the fetlock but not as high as the knee or hock. This marking is sometimes called a “boot.” Fetlock or Sock: white marking that extends over the fetlock, occasionally called a “boot.” Pastern: white marking that extends above the top of the hoof, Read more…
The Magician’s Nephew. Like the other novels in The Chronicles of Narnia, The Horse and His Boy was illustrated by Pauline Baynes; her work has been retained in many later editions. The Horse and His Boy. First edition dustjacket Author C. S. Lewis Preceded by The Silver Chair Followed by Read more…
While it may be picturesque to see our horses out grazing on lush spring pasture, an abrupt switch from hay and brown pasture over the winter to the green grass of spring can cause a major disruption in your horse’s GI flora, potentially resulting in colic and/or founder. How do Read more…
Eventing and jumping horses may wear shoes that help the structure of the equine foot to withstand the loads placed on it while performing. Racehorses may wear shoes to better grip the surface while running and to propel themselves forward. Can you jump a horse without shoes? Often, shoes get Read more…
The Racking Horse is a horse breed derived from the Tennessee Walking Horse, recognized by the USDA in 1971. It is known for a distinctive singlefoot gait. In 1971, the Racking Horse Breeders’ Association of America, headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, was formed as the breed registry. What is the difference Read more…
Napping is a behavioural issue where a horse is reluctant or outright refuses to move in the direction you want them to go. This may take many different forms such as spinning around, rearing, bucking, or planting themselves and refusing to move. How do I get my horse to stop Read more…
Guinness is made from yeast (Saccharomyces cervisiae —strains of which are often found as probiotics in feed and supplements). Yeast provides much of the B-vitamin complex, an important nutritional component in helping horses recover from stress, and provides important probiotic support. What are the benefits of Guinness? 5 HEALTH BENEFITS Read more…
Sweeten their water If your horse isn’t keen on drinking at competitions, try adding some soaked sugar beet or apple juice to your horse’s water. Giving them electrolytes either in their feed, as a paste or in their water, will also encourage them to drink. Can you give apple juice Read more…
Diet Coke is not the go-to, nor should horse owners attempt to treat their animals without the guidance of their vet. What happens if you give a horse Coke? Even small quantities of cocaine–much less than a human cocaine user would use–can have a powerful effect in a horse, according Read more…