Some people claim that the Brahmins from India were the first horse riders to ever exist in history, while the Chinese culture claims that riding horses has existed since 4000BC. During the Medieval period, which existed between the 5th and 15th centuries, horses were classified by their use and not Read more…
In this study, tail hairs took 19 days to lengthen by one centimeter for wild asses. Przewalski’s horses grew one centimeter of tail hair in 17 days, while domestic horses produced the same growth in 13 days. Growth rates were variable among the animals in each group, and each figure Read more…
I’ve used them to trim muzzle, bridle path, jawline and even the legs! Plan on using a new razor each time, as they start to pull hair when dull. Works greats for what’s it’s for. Is it safe to shave a horse? It is best to start shaving horses at Read more…
Anecdotally, it appears that a horse’s mane will grow anywhere from half an inch to 1.5 inches in a month, depending on the breed of the horse and other factors. Often, heavy breeds like cobs and draft horses will have quicker mane and tail growth, and the hair will be Read more…
Many wild horses naturally live in cold climates. During cold weather, a long, thick tail can help keep the nearly hairless skin beneath it warm and comfortable. Why do horses have long tails? The tail is used by the horse and other equidae to keep away biting insects, and the Read more…
You want the cut to be parallel to the ground while the horse is moving. If you just chop it off while the horse is standing, when the horse is moving the tail will look uneven. The banged tail should end about 4”/10 cm to 5”/12cm below the hocks. Any Read more…
Known in the industry as “fake tails,” these pieces, just like the best hairpieces for humans, are made from real hair and braided into existing locks to add length and volume. In this case, the strands often come from retired show horses whose follicular fortitude no longer serves them. Can Read more…
Nearly all modern soft furniture pieces are padded or stuffed with foam or a natural material such as cotton or woollen felt. Horse hair was easily got and because it is a natural product was and is pretty much indestructible. Grass and straw lost its shape very quickly as it Read more…
It was commonly used in the 19th century as upholstery stuffing (such as for fabric sofas) and as covering fabric for furniture. It was almost always the fiber used to make shaving brushes. It was also common in hats and women’s undergarments. When did they stop using horsehair? Antique furniture Read more…
A number of international equestrian organisations have banned the trimming of a horse’s whiskers. Since 1st July 2021, horses are prohibited from competing in any FEI competitions internationally if their “sensory hairs have been clipped and/or shaven or in any other way removed”. Is it OK to cut horses whiskers? Read more…