Description. For fussy eaters or those prone to gas Fennel is known to help with horses who are susceptible to gas and bloating. Fennel offers natural and effective comfort and supports normal digestion. While traditionally used for stomach worries, Fennel can also help soothe watery eyes. What does fennel cure? Read more…
Peppermint It is not only tasty, but also refreshing, and is known as a healing plant. Peppermint tea can help with digestion and to prevent some forms of gas and possibly gas colic in horses. Is peppermint good for horses? Peppermints According to Equine Wellness Magazine, peppermint helps horses’ digestive Read more…
Cycling shorts are cheaper than seat savers and since they fit your body, not the saddle, you don’t need to worry about whether your gear will be compatible with the horses’ tack. What should you not wear around a horse? Many people ride in jeans or sweat pants. What you Read more…
As a rider, you need to learn the ability to keep your balance on a moving horse without falling off. Moreover, each rider needs to learn to maintain balance and rhythm on a moving horse in all gaits, both vertically and horizontally. Without a good balance you will never become Read more…
A research study at the University of Arizona, conducted by Isabelle Chea and Professor Ann Baldwin, found that lavender has a calming effect on horses and can be used to reduce their stress levels. Is lavender oil poisonous to horses? What essential oils are safe for horses? Essential oils that Read more…
A horse’s hoof is composed of the wall, sole and frog. The wall is simply that part of the hoof that is visible when the horse is standing. It covers the front and sides of the third phalanx, or coffin bone. The wall is made up of the toe (front), Read more…
Although far from compulsory in all enclosures, smart dress is the accepted dress code for racegoers. Trainers and shorts are widely regarded as unacceptable, although not forbidden in some enclosures or at some meetings. What should you not wear to the races? Opting for dresses, two-piece outfits or elegant trousers Read more…
Jodhpurs. Jodhpurs, in their modern form, are tight-fitting trousers to the ankle, where they end in a snug cuff, and are worn primarily for horse riding. The term is also used as slang for a type of short riding boot, also called a paddock boot or a jodhpur boot, because Read more…
Predating this coexistence, humans and horses share an evolutionary history that has implications for the health of both species. Like other mammals, the two species share much of the same DNA. How much DNA do humans share with horses? Thus we provide roughly one horse BAC clone for every megabase Read more…
Dear Student, Organs such as forelimb of a horse and human arm have a common anatomy that was present in their last common ancestors and hence they are classified under homologous organs. What animals are homologous to humans? An example of homologous structures are the limbs of humans, cats, whales, Read more…