Horse eyes are among the largest of any land mammal, and are positioned on the sides of the head (that is, they are positioned laterally). This means horses have a range of vision of about 350°, with approximately 65° of this being binocular vision and the remaining 285° monocular vision. Read more…
Kicking your horse only stuns, disturbs, imbalances, and hurts. Although kicking might be a useful way to start out for a beginning rider, once you have better balance in your seat and a more consistent contact with the bit, aim toward using your legs with more refinement. What happens if Read more…
Its soothing properties make it effective in treating skin irritation caused by allergies, chafing or minor burns. Horses can also ingest Aloe to aid digestion. With a large amount of digestible fibre, it helps to reduce irritation in the stomach and can protect the digestive tract. Is Aloe Vera good Read more…
Horse tail hair can be used for bow hair, brush fiber, rocking horses, tail extension, wigs, horse hair weave, and jewelry. Horse tail hair is harder or coarser than the mane hair. What do they use horse tail hair for? The vast majority of the hair from a horse’s tail Read more…
Leg wraps or boots are used for the protection of the lower legs of horses during training, shipping, and exercise, as well as for therapeutic and medical purposes to provide support or cover for injuries. Variations include: Bell boots. Polo wraps, sometimes called track bandages when used in horse racing. Read more…
Animal Welfare Act Government advice is – Fireworks must not be set off near livestock or horses in fields or close to buildings housing livestock. Are horses OK with fireworks? Horses and ponies are easily spooked by fireworks, but with preparation and planning, you can keep them safe and calm Read more…
Too hot to handle If his core temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit, his metabolic system will be affected, and if it goes to 105 degrees or higher, his organs and circulatory system may begin to shut down. What temp is too hot for horses? Avoid riding your horse when the Read more…
So, how do horses show fear? Depending on the situation, horses can show fear physically as their eyes will widen, their nostrils will flare, and their necks will brace upward. Sometimes horses will physically shake out of fear or chew their bit to help ease their anxiety. How do horses Read more…
If your horse has no serious health conditions and your facilities provide the necessary safety and amenities, then it is perfectly fine to leave your horse out at night. Do horses like to sleep outside? Most horses enjoy living outside all year round, providing they have adequate food, water, and Read more…
Pin firing, also known as thermocautery, is the treatment of an injury to a horse’s leg, by burning, freezing, or dousing it with acid or caustic chemicals. This is supposed to induce a counter-irritation and speed and/or improve healing. This treatment is used more often on racehorses than on other Read more…