The horse’s wide range of monocular vision has two “blind spots,” or areas where the animal cannot see: in front of the face, making a cone that comes to a point at about 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) in front of the horse, and right behind its head, which extends over Read more…
10. Ostrich (Struthio camelus) An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain, and is the largest eye of any living land animal, measuring five centimetres across. What animal has the biggest eye? The colossal squidThe colossal squid has the largest animal eyes ever studied. It possibly has the largest eyes Read more…
Race Horses Horses sometimes need to be made to focus and blinders keep the horse’s eye focused on what is ahead, rather than what is at the side or behind. That is why race horses are often given blinders – for the purpose of keeping them focused when racing round Read more…
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A hollow back is one of the most common poor postural positions seen in the horse. It prevents the horse stepping through correctly, leads to short unbalanced steps and is also the root of many muscular, ligamentary and osteoarthritic problems. What causes Hollow back in horses? As a horse ages, Read more…
Find Your Balance: Sit squarely, with your seat bones comfortably in the middle of the saddle seat and your legs hanging loose on each side. Make sure you are not slouched to one side and are feeling relaxed. A Foot in Each Stirrup: Lift up your feet and slide them Read more…
A dark horse is someone who is unexpectedly doing well in a competition or election. There is also an implication that even their entry into the fight is unexpected. An underdog in a competition or election is someone who is not expected to win and may or may not be Read more…
Fact: Increasingly, gastric ulceration is found in horses that are reported as having back pain. What are 3 symptoms that a horse may exhibit when he she is having back pain? Symptoms of Back Pain Poor performance/reduced performance which may progress to behavioral problems (rearing/bucking/stopping or running out at fences). Read more…
These include: Adequate nutrition. Proper nutrition to maintain horse health is essential. Correct body condition. Proper shoeing and trimming. Leg wraps and bandages. Walk. Systemic training. Proper footing. Address issues. How do you protect a horse? 6 Ways to Protect Horses While Transferring Ownership Medical and Behavior Assessments. Foundational Training. Read more…
Because of the severity of her case, she should not be ridden. Most commonly referred to as a “roach back,” kyphosis is an abnormally convex portion of the spine, usually occurring in the lumbar region, explains Dr. Larkspur Carroll, owner of CORE Therapies, a veterinary equine and chiropractic clinic. How Read more…