Blaze: a wide white stripe down the middle of the face. Strip, stripe, or race: a narrow white stripe down the middle of the face. Bald face: a very wide blaze, extending to or past the eyes. Some, but not all, bald faced horses also have blue eyes. What is Read more…
Balanced nutrition, regular exercise, protection such as pads, and attention to environment can help your horse grow a healthier sole. Be proactive and learn about your horse’s feet. Get a good veterinarian-farrier team involved, and understand that some horses just have stronger soles than others. How do you treat a Read more…
By definition, a bit is a piece of metal or synthetic material that fits in a horse’s mouth and aids in the communication between the horse and rider. It’s part of the bridle and allows the rider to connect with the horse via the reins. What is a horse mouthpiece Read more…
Not all horses need muzzles. In fact, many do well on pasture year-round. However, muzzles are lifesavers for some. “Certain breeds of horses—including ponies, Saddlebreds, and Morgan horses, among others—are very efficient with their nutrition and can store fat readily,” says Gilsenan. Why would a horse wear a muzzle? Grazing Read more…
Muzzle. The muzzle is the part of the horse’s head that includes the area of the mouth, nostrils, chin, lips, and front of the nose. The muzzle is very mobile and sensitive. Whiskers help the horse sense things close to its nose and the skin is almost hairless. Do horses Read more…
Think of a grazing muzzle for horses as a kind of wearable slow-feeder! Designed for use when your horse is grazing on pasture, a grazing muzzle attaches to a halter and allows them to eat less grass than they would otherwise. What is the thing on a horse’s face called? Read more…
Consisting of a webbing basket that fits over the lower half of the horse’s face, the grazing muzzle allows a horse or pony to bite off and swallow only the few grass blades that stick up through a small hole in the plastic plate at the bottom of the device. Read more…
Straight grains, like corn, barley, sweet feed or oats, can contribute to the onset of colic in horses. Bagged feeds, which have higher-fiber ingredients, are processed so they are gentler on equine digestive tracts. What happens if horses eat too much corn? Consumption of large quantities of high starch grain Read more…
bit. By definition, a bit is a piece of metal or synthetic material that fits in a horse’s mouth and aids in the communication between the horse and rider. It’s part of the bridle and allows the rider to connect with the horse via the reins. Why do they put Read more…
A horse that opens their mouth when ridden does so, because they are reacting to discomfort or in pain. This can be caused by dental issues, harsh hands, an ill fitting bit, or something else bothering the horse. Why do horses open their mouths when being ridden? Opening the mouth Read more…