A poultice is a soft, moist mass of material applied to a horse’s knees, legs and ankles. Most poultices used for horses contain some type of clay, but cereals such as bran and herbs can also be used. Poultices can have a cooling effect or a warming effect depending on Read more…
lycra. Though we can’t control our horse’s genetics, we can maintain their tail in a way that protects it and promotes its growth. A common method of doing this is using a tail bag. A tail bag exactly what it sounds like, and it is usually made of lycra or Read more…
Your Stories. Event Grease has been developed to provide premium protection for your horse while out on the cross country course. Highly effective, long lasting and water repellent, this tough grease lubricates the skin allowing the surface to glide over jumps to reduce impact. Why do they grease horses legs? Read more…
A slightly raised tail, coupled with an alert stance can be a warning sign that the horse has spotted potential danger, while a tail held high is usually a sign of playfulness, pride and excitement. At the other extreme a clamped tail can show subordination, anxiety, frustration or discomfort. Why Read more…
The Household Cavalry own some of the finest horses in all of England, stabled up at the Hyde Park Barracks in central London. In total, there are 235 glossy blacks, 14 ice cool greys and four drum horses that make up the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. Where do the Household Read more…
London. Horse Guards originally formed the entrance to the Palace of Whitehall and later St James’s Palace; for that reason it is still ceremonially defended by the King’s Life Guard. Horse Guards (building) Horse Guards Architectural style Palladian Location London, SW1 Construction started 1750 Completed 1759 Where do the Queen’s Read more…
In general, a healthy horse will have a smooth, fine, glossy coat, while the coat of a horse in ill health will lack the luster and shine derived from skin oils, making it dry and coarse. Why does my horses coat look dull? A rough or dull coat is a Read more…
There are several forms of fertility control for wild horses and burros. The wild horses primarily uses a vaccine called Porcine Zone Pellucida, or PZP, which has been approved by the EPA since 2012 for use in wild horses and burros. How does PZP prevent pregnancy? Sperm must attach to Read more…
A: While horse meat would be considered unusual for most consumers in New Zealand, it is a perfectly safe meat for people to eat provided it has been slaughtered and processed as meat for human consumption. In New Zealand there is one processing plant, which is legally able to process Read more…
While there is a long history of cavalry use in the U.S. Army, most cavalry units were disbanded after 1939. Why did the United States Army stop using horses? Cavalry units were initially considered essential offensive elements of a military force, but over the course of the war, the vulnerability Read more…