3 A horse’s tail contains 15 to 21 vertebrae, docking typically leaves a tail approximately 15 cm (6 inches) long. Is there a bone in a horse tail? Anatomy of an equine tail Flexible and strong, the horse’s tail is part of his spinal column. It is made up of Read more…
Important bones and joints of the hindlimb Pelvis: made up of the os coxae, the largest of the flat bones in a horse. Femur: the largest long bone in a horse. Patella. Tibia: runs from stifle to hock. Fibula: completely fused to the tibia in most horses. What is the Read more…
Generally, these plants are taken as tea. Horsetail can be used both internally and topically to decrease inflammation and promote wound healing. Can you apply horsetail topically? Horsetail is also good to apply to wounds, burns and other skin irritations which may explain why some people suffering from thinning hair Read more…
Horsetail has the highest amount of silica in the plant kingdom, a powerful healing herb which was used as far back as ancient China and Europe for inflammation, cooling fevers, for fluid retention, to heal skin conditions and to strengthen hair and nails. It also contains calcium, iron, manganese and Read more…
High potency bamboo silica will always produce greater results than its horsetail counterpart. If you’re still debating between horsetail and bamboo silica, just know that there’s no comparison. Bamboo silica is clearly the superior choice. Is silica the same as horsetail? Horsetail is the richest source of silica, with up Read more…
Like many other animals, horses will put their tails between their legs as signs of submission and fear. A side-to-side swish is a clue to agitation or displeasure, while a stiff tail might indicate anger (if the rump muscles are also tightened) or even stomach discomfort. Why do people braid Read more…
stems. Horsetail remedies are made using the leaves and stems. You can purchase horsetail as a liquid extract or in dried form in a tea or capsule. What part of horsetail is medicinal? Typically the green fern-like part of the plant (i.e., the aboveground part) is used for medicinal purposes. Read more…
They provide just enough compression and warmth to aid circulation, without constricting natural movement. Horses that train hard and then stay stabled, like competition sport horses and racehorses, can use the socks to prevent stocking up after hard workouts. Why do horses have socks on? Horse leg wraps support tendons Read more…
Wipe the surfaces down with a clean cloth. Then oil the clippers and blades and place both neatly back in their case. Store them in a dry place so that they don’t rust. In the days following the clip, it’s important to keep the coat and skin well-conditioned. Should you Read more…
Tying a mud knot—sometimes called a war knot or mustache knot—in a horse’s tail is a vaquero tradition still practiced in buckaroo country. It keeps long tails from getting tangled up in ropes, and out of the mud and brush. Why do horses have their tails wrapped? The purpose of Read more…