Blinders, also called blinkers or winkers, are cups made from either leather or plastic. They attach to a horse’s bridle or hood and serve to restrict its field of vision. What are the blinders on horses called? Blinkers are usually made of leather or plastic cups placed on either side Read more…
Ride a little horsey down to town, Better be careful so you don’t fall DOWN! Ricketty ricketty rocking horse, over the fields we go Ricketty ricketty rocking horse Giddy-up, giddy-up, WHOA! Shoe a little horsey, shoe a little mare But let the little pony go bare, bare, bare!
A horse’s teeth take up more space in their head than their brain. Are a horses teeth bigger than its brain? A horse has huge teeth! The space occupied by the teeth is greater than that occupied by the brain. Its brain only weighs around 22 ounces, making it just Read more…
The Stallion Although most stallions begin to produce sperm as early as 12 to 14 months, most are at least 15 months or older before they can successfully breed. Few stallions are used at stud before two years of age and most stallions acquire full reproductive capacity at around three Read more…
The plural of horse is ‘horses’. Have a great time. What is the plural for horse? horse. Plural. horses. The plural form of horse; more than one (kind of) horse. Why is the plural of donkey not donkeys? Why Is There Confusion over the Plural of Donkey? Donkeys is the Read more…
Horses are highly intelligent animals naturally inclined to be outside in large areas, and as such, when confined too long may develop bad habits out of boredom or frustration. A common habit that horses develop to ease their boredom and frustration is chewing on their wood stalls or other wood Read more…
Treat balls and rollers are ball toys that are very good for horses. Every horse should have a treat ball, but they’re especially good for horses who need extra mental stimulation. You can use a hay ball as a treat ball or buy one made for horses (or dogs), but Read more…
Spaying of female horses, called mares, is very rarely done. Let’s look at why this is. To neuter a horse is to geld it and the result is a horse called a gelding. This is the most common surgical procedure done on the farm and most male horses are gelded Read more…
In some mammals, such as some rodents, horses, etc, the testosterone is present before nipple development, so, no nipples. Does male horse have nipples? Male mammals typically have rudimentary mammary glands and nipples, with a few exceptions: male mice do not have nipples, and male horses lack nipples and mammary Read more…
Get a grip! Choosing the right studs Consider the size of your horse or ponies feet, if in doubt choose a slightly smaller stud rather than too big. Take into account your horse/pony’s action/movement. On firm ground a smaller pointier stud is most appropriate. On soft ground a larger stud Read more…