Does A Horse Snicker?

A horse nicker is like a call for attention. Nickering usually happens when a stallion is trying to get the attention of a mare when it is time to mate. Also, mares tend to nicker at their foals when they wander too far away. Do horses nicker or snicker? Horses Read more…

Is A Horse Called A Hack?

Hack within the activity of equestrianism commonly refers to one of two things: as a verb, it describes the act of pleasure riding for light exercise, and as a breed (Hackney/hack), it is a type of horse used for riding and pulling carriages. What is the difference between a hack Read more…

What Is A Horse Surgeon?

In layman’s terms, an equine surgeon is known as a horse doctor. According to the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, equine surgeons possess an advanced surgical knowledge that includes both diagnoses and treatment of animals who suffer from chronic diseases and lameness-related medical conditions. What is horse doctor Read more…

What Is Horse Science Called?

Hippology (from Greek: ἵππος, hippos, “horse”; and λόγος, logos, “study”) is the study of the horse. Today, hippology is the title of an equine veterinary and management knowledge contest that is used in 4-H, Future Farmers of America (FFA), and many horse breed contests. What is a horse scientist called? Read more…