Being a complex symbol that has a lot of meanings, in most cultures, horses often represent power, speed, wisdom, and agility. With that in mind, the world’s renowned luxury car marque, Porsche has built its iconic car logo with a horse. What is the car called with a horse logo? Read more…
Tennessee DUI laws do not include horses. The law is clear; you can only get a DUI when operating a motor vehicle. A horse does not qualify as a motor vehicle in Tennessee. Can you be charged drunk on a horse? A horse is classed as a vehicle and as Read more…
Compulsive circling at the walk generally results from some type of brain disease. Blind horses also tend to circle compulsively in one direction, either as a means of directing the good eye forward or, if blind in both eyes, as a behavioral trait associated with fear or anxiety. What causes Read more…
Twitching is a form of restraint used instead of sedation and is often debated about as people question whether it is a cruel method to use. It is often used when a horse becomes aggressive, such as when they are afraid of being clipped. When should you use a twitch Read more…
5 minutes. The twitch should be in place for no longer than 5 minutes as the restraint loses its effect after this time and may cause a violent response from the horse. For procedures taking longer than 5 minutes an alternative means of restraint should be considered e.g. chemical restraint. Read more…
Use the lunge whip to keep the horse out by pointing it at his shoulder. If it’s a young horse you are teaching to lunge, ask someone to stand by their outside shoulder to guide them and keep them out on the circle in walk. What is the reason for Read more…
A spook is usually a startled jump sideways, or a quick change of direction with the intention to flee. The horse may or may not want to keep their eyes on the object that frightens them. In the wild, this quick reaction is a response that would allow a horse Read more…
applying a twitch To apply a traditional twitch stand at the left shoulder of the horse and place the loop over the wrist of your left hand. Ensure the horse is already wearing a secure and correctly fitted head collar and lead rope. How do you twitch a horse’s skin? Read more…
Yes, a lip twitch can hurt a horse. The horse may experience discomfort and pain when using a twitch too aggressively or for too long. A lip twitch can cause damage to the horse’s lips and mouth. Is it cruel to use a twitch on a horse? The vets concluded Read more…
Rabies is caused by a virus found in the saliva of infected mammals. It is transmitted to animals and humans by bites or potentially by contamination of an open cut or mucous membrane with saliva from the infected animal. How is rabies spread from animal to human? Rabies virus is Read more…