Are Horses Whiskers Sensitive?

What do whiskers do? Your horse’s whiskers are longer, stiffer and thicker than ordinary coat hair and each whisker has its own blood supply. They are super sensitive due to the densely packed nerves at their root, which send sensory messages to the somatosensory cortex in the horse’s brain. Do Read more…

Do Horses Love Scratches?

The majority of horses enjoy a good massage and scratch. It is essential that we can safely touch our horses everywhere on their body. Especially if they get hurt. Do horses like being scratched? Horses like to be stroked, rubbed and scratched. Scratching often feels good to them on the Read more…

Can Scratches On Horses Cause Swelling?

Some cases of scratches do require antibiotics or additional veterinary intervention. The condition can be painful and may cause significant swelling or lameness. What are the symptoms of scratches in horses? Scratches is the common term for pastern dermatitis, an inflammation of the skin that develops between the heels and Read more…

How Do You Spell Horses Hair?

“Horsehair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horsehair. What is horse hair called? While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never hear an equestrian refer to their horse’s coat as fur. A horse’s coat is known as hair, however, it is often referred to as Read more…

Do People Use Horse Skin?

Horse leather is traditionally used for shoes and clothing and is a smooth leather. Horse aniline leather often has a special pattern due to the skin structure (www.leder-fiedler.de). Is horse skin thicker than human skin? These findings show that, although horse skin is thicker overall than human skin, the part Read more…

How Do You Make Horse Coat Spray?

Mix one part regular conditioner, made either for humans or horses, with one part apple cider vinegar. Spray all over the coat and brush thoroughly to remove burrs and give a healthy shine. How do you make homemade horse Shine Spray? Easy Homemade Show Sheen Recipe 1/4 cup hair conditioner. Read more…

Is Show Sheen Good For Horses?

The shiny coats, tangle free manes, and flowing tails are expected when it comes to regular application, but we are often asked – is ShowSheen good for my horse’s hair? You bet it is. The high-quality ingredients in ShowSheen® are proven to protect and condition hair for longer, fuller, manes Read more…