The world recognizes Ben Johnson as a cowboy. Not just a movie cowboy, but as a bona-fide, real-life cowboy. He is as well known and respected at ranches and rodeos as he is in Hollywood, where he has worked for almost 50 years in the motion-picture business. Ben was born Read more…
Famous Western Horse Names El Loaner. Old Thunder. Banner. Trigger. Tonka. Pardner. White Feller. Scar. What is a unique horse name? Show off your geeky side with one of these fantastical names. Mystic Mountain (Mystic) Bambi Eyed Surprise (Bambi) Fire of the Dragon (Fire) Mielhdros. Nallbo. Thainbar. Glidain. Quetza. What Read more…
Of course, The Duke would ride “The miracle horse” named Duke! John Wayne rode Duke in six films before they co-starred in Stagecoach. Other horses include: Zip Cochise, Wayne’s equine co-star in El Dorado, and Banner, one of his favorites. Wayne wanted to buy Banner, but Fat Jones refused to Read more…
Take it out for a walk every day to get some fresh air and sunshine. If the pet is too sick to go out, spend time with it in the stall. Horses are animals of habit, so a familiar routine keeps them comfortable even as they approach the end of Read more…
Throwing up is a normal part of life for most animals, but it’s something that is physically impossible for horses. The equine digestive system has evolved over time to have a unique connection between their esophagus and stomach. This valve makes vomiting impossible. What does it mean if a horse Read more…
Summary. You notice your horse gagging or having liquid or mucus coming out of the nostrils and/or mouth. This is usually a sign of a blockage in the esophagus (esophageal obstruction) or inability to swallow, especially when both nostrils are profusely discharging clear or frothy fluid and feed material. Why Read more…
The soft palate and epiglottis combine to affect a seal between the oral and nasal parts of the pharynx. Hence the stomach contents are discharged through the nasal cavities and not through the mouth in case of vomiting in horses. Why does water come out of my horses nose when Read more…
Heaves can affect a horse’s performance and reduce their quality of life. This condition is rarely fatal unless complications such as pneumonia develop. What to do if your horse has heaves? Horses with heaves need to be kept outside as much as possible. Removing round bales is imperative and steaming Read more…
Horses can’t vomit because they have a strong lower esophageal sphincter that acts as a one-way valve, preventing food from coming up. Food and water pass through the sphincter and into the stomach, but the contents can’t travel in the reverse direction because of the valve’s strength. What happens when Read more…
Alternative titles for this job include Stable hand, racing groom, equine groom. Horse grooms are responsible for the care and welfare of horses, and maintain stables and riding equipment. What do you call someone who works at a stables? Stablehands or grooms work in stables and look after horses, keeping Read more…