Heavy horses have thick bodies, broad backs, round withers, chunky legs, and various other features that make them appear stocky. What is a stocky horse called? One main reason for this is their body structure. Aside from being shorter, ponies are stocky with short, thick legs. Horses, on the other Read more…
Gently move your hand over your horse’s spine and withers: ideally, you should be able to see the backbone and feel its arch with light pressure. Why does my horses spine stick out? Kissing spines are likely acquired. They can be the result of a variety of factors, including poor Read more…
Horses are able to clear wide obstacles too—think about a horse jumping a small puddle or creek in the wild. In the jumping world, we refer to the horizontal distance as “spread.” The greatest horizontal distance a horse has jumped on record was in 1975 at a whopping 28-foot spread. Read more…
Euthanasia and horses. No one likes thinking about having to put their horse to sleep, but sadly, euthanasia – also known as having a horse ‘put to sleep’ or ‘put down’ – is something all horse owners and keepers have to plan for. What is the backend of a horse Read more…
Racehorses peak young. Horses hit their peak speed at 4.5 years old, after 4.5 years of age horses typically level off until five years old and then slowly decline in speed. At what age are horses the fastest? 4.45 yearsWe find that a typical horse’s peak racing age is 4.45 Read more…
The AP says “champ at the bit” is “the original and better form.” But, Webster’s adds that “chomp at the bit” is a variation. Is it chomping or chafing at the bit? very eager to do something: As soon as the kids saw the pool, they were chafing at the Read more…
The color of a red horse’s tail and mane may go from a light blonde, almost flaxen color, to an almost black-looking brown color. While many horse breeds can have a red coat, there are some breeds, such as the Suffolk Punch and the Frederiksborg Horse whose traditional color is Read more…
Boron is equally as important as calcium and vitamin D as one of the essential minerals involved in horse bone and joint health. Boron can reduce inflammation, increase mental alertness and is often overlooked as it has positive effects on many aspects of health. What is boron used for in Read more…
Weaving is a behaviour in horses that is classified as a stable vice, in which the horse repetitively sways on its forelegs, shifting its weight back and forth by moving the head and neck side to side. Why do horses sway their head side to side? It’s perfectly normal for Read more…
An average untrained horse can jump 2 to 4 feet, whereas competitive show jumping horses can jump 5 to 7 feet. The world record highest horse jump is 8 ft 1.25 (2.47 m). What is the highest height a horse has jumped? 2.47mThe highest ever jumped in the world The Read more…