Although it may seem as if warmer weather triggers a horse to shed its coat, it’s actually caused by sunlight! Exposure to at least 16 hours of natural or artificial sunlight daily triggers a horse to start shedding its thick winter coat in about 60 days. How long does it Read more…
Horses and humans, on average, vary by only one in total number of bones. Horses average 205 bones and humans 206. While we both have a pelvis, only humans have collar bones. Horses have muscles that act like collar bones, but there is no skeletal attachment of the front leg Read more…
The average run-in shed is about 12 to 14 feet deep, with about 12 running feet for every 1-2 horses. Basically that’s the size of a standard stall for each 1-2 horses. Another common measure is 100 square feet for the first horse and 50 square feet for each additional Read more…
If you are looking to speed up the shedding process, adding light and vigorous grooming can help. First, by adding artificial light to a horse’s environment, likely their stall, you can fool the horse’s body into thinking it’s closer to springtime than it actually is. How long does it take Read more…
Farriery, or the shoeing of horses and similar animals, is an ancient craft, believed to have been practised first in the Roman Empire. What is changing a horseshoe called? Having your horse’s shoes taken off, the hooves trimmed, and the shoes reapplied is called resetting or re-shoeing. What is trimming Read more…
Grooming is an important part of horse care. Grooming a horse daily allows the handler to check on the horse’s general health and well-being. At a minimum, horses are generally groomed before being worked, and are usually groomed and cleaned up after a workout as well. What does brushing a Read more…
Horse barns are commonly built with a ceiling height of 10 to 12 feet with 8 feet being the minimum. A low ceiling not only inhibits air circulation, but also increases the chance that a horse may strike its head. In fact, many stables have open truss or rafter construction Read more…
Swinging doors should always swing freely and out into the aisle, and they must be kept tight against the stall wall when they’re open. A loose horse in the aisle could ram into a half-open swinging door and get hurt. How often do you have to clean horse stalls? Ideally, Read more…
Q: What are the best clippers for horses legs? Andis AGC2 Super 2-Speed Clipper. Oster Variable Speed Clipmasters. Wahl Professional Animal Arco Equine 5-in-1 Cordless Horse Clipper. Double K Industries Groomer’s Edge Power Clipper 401. Wild Edge Professional Heavy Duty Horse Clipper Kit. Wahl Show Pro Plus. How do I Read more…
Plastic and rubber curry combs are used to remove mud, sweat, loose hair and grease from a horses body. Metal curry combs are used to clean body brushes and are not typically used on the horse itself. What is a curry comb used for on a horse? Body Grooming First, Read more…