One of the most common eye conditions seen in horses, especially during the summer months, is conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the inner lining (pink tissue) of the upper and lower eyelids. This results in a “red eye”. What causes red eyes in horses? This inflammation may be due Read more…
Eyes set on the side of their heads–rather than on the front like ours–enable the horse to have almost 360-degree vision. They are unable to see a short distance directly in front of them and directly behind them, which is why one of the safety rules for working with horses Read more…
Instead of being positioned at the fronts of their heads, as with humans, horses’ eyes are on the sides. That gives them a very wide field of vision – about 350 degrees. The only areas they cannot see are directly in front of, and directly behind, their heads. What does Read more…
Horses have sclera, too, although most horse breeds have a dark sclera encircling their iris. But Appaloosas often have a white sclera just like you, which has led some people to say that Appaloosas have “humanlike” eyes! Do horses have whites in their eyes? Structures that protect the eye, horse. Read more…
Horses usually have brown or blue eyes. However, brown eyes are far more common. Horse breeds with a high proportion of blue eyes include Pintos, Appaloosas and Paint Horses. Extremely rarely – often merely as a lighter shade of brown eyes – light green, grey, yellow or even violet eyes Read more…
Ointments that your veterinarian will recommend for scratches include antibiotics, antifungals, steroids and other medications. In more serious cases, systemic antibiotics may be needed. The primary defense to allow healing is a dry, clean environment. What is the best treatment for scratches? Over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for wound Read more…
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Horses Can Sleep Standing Up Horses boast a group of ligaments, tendons, and muscles that brace the entire joint system of the foreleg together with the pastern and fetlock joints in the hind leg. This anatomy evolved to enable horses to flee from predators but also means that they are Read more…
8 key muscles horseback riders use Transverse Abdominus. First up, this muscle helps stabilize between your hips, your ribs as well as your pelvis. Obliques. Psoas. Iliacus. Piriformis. Gluteus Maximus. Quadratus Lumborum. Gluteus Medius. What muscles do horse riders use? Horseback riding works important core muscles: abs, back, pelvis, and Read more…
If you and your gear together weigh more than 200 lbs., you should get at least a 7/8″ pad, but a 1″ would be better. What kind of terrain will you be riding on? If you regularly ride over mountainous or hilly areas, again, you want at least a 7/8″ Read more…