Though people living in rural or underdeveloped areas still use horses for manual labor and transportation, industrialized countries have mostly replaced horses with cars and tractors. In the United States, horses are usually raised as pets, companions and athletes for horse races. What is the purpose of having a horse? Read more…
In fact, horse is one of many foods regularly eaten raw in Japan along with fish and chicken, and food-borne illness associated with uncooked meat is extremely rare in Japan. Does Japanese people eat horse meat? In Japanese cuisine, raw horse meat is called sakura (桜) or sakuraniku (桜肉, sakura Read more…
EDINBURG, Texas — Horseback riding is more dangerous than other sports including football, motorcycling, and even skiing, a new study warns. What is the most dangerous riding sport? A recent study shows that horseback riding is known to be the most dangerous sport, according to researchers at the University of Read more…
A horse is “bred” where it is foaled (born). Thus a colt conceived in England but foaled in the United States is regarded as being bred in the US. How are horses bred? Pasture mating, hand mating and artificial insemination are the three methods used, with variations of each. Breed Read more…
It is a horrific industry where thousands of innocent horses are slaughtered for human consumption. Canada has become the leading horse meat supplier and distributor, exporting over 4,800 live horses each year. Does Canada import horses for slaughter? Text: CALGARY — Canada – and in particular Alberta – is one Read more…
The tests measure levels of the proteins albumin and globulin. “It is important to check protein levels because protein in the blood is responsible for keeping fluid inside the blood vessels and not leaking out into body tissues,” says Wilson. “Usually the horse loses protein from the blood through severe Read more…
Jockeys have to be smart, athletic, and fearless. They must know their horse and the competition. Do jockeys talk to their horses? shoulder. Jockeys do talk to each other during races. Do jockeys bond with horses? Developing a bond with the horse and jockey is necessary because it develops teamwork. Read more…
Soring, or “big lick”, is the use of chemicals to cause pain to the front feet and legs of horses when they touch the ground. This results in the horses picking up their front feet higher and faster than they would do naturally. Is the Big Lick cruel? Animal advocates Read more…
An endoscope is guided through your horse’s nostril and esophagus, then into their stomach. A light and camera show you and your veterinarian any potential ulcers and their severity. How does a vet test for ulcers in horses? The only way to definitively diagnose gastric ulcers is by gastroscopy. During Read more…
Typically, bleeding from the equine mouth is an indication of a wound to the inside of the mouth, or the horse or pony’s tongue. Sometimes, this situation happens due to the unfortunate circumstance of a stressful incident or accidental heavy-handed rein use occurring under saddle. Why would a horse bleed Read more…