This helps a horse accept pressure on its legs in case it ever becomes entangled in barbed wire or fencing. A hobble-trained horse is less likely to pull, struggle, and cut its legs in a panic, since it has been taught to give to pressure in its legs. What is Read more…
Every male horse will get beans and a build up of smegma, due to the inevitable build up of grime. What causes beans in geldings? Beans. If your horse’s sheath is exceptionally dirty, periodically the smegma can mix with more dirt, sweat and mineral salts from the urine and form Read more…
The Knabstrupper horse breed, also known as the “Dalmatian horse”, is a very curious horse. What kind of horse is spotted like a Dalmatian? The AppaloosaThe Appaloosa is an American horse breed best known for its colorful spotted coat pattern. Which horses are spotted? The most common spotted horse breeds Read more…
From a biomechanical standpoint, the withers have two primary functions, to provide a place of attachment for the soft tissues of the neck and to supply a fulcrum so that when a horse lowers and extends its neck, the back elevates, which is necessary for true collection. What does it Read more…
There is no standardization in the industry for a Regular (or Semi-Quarter horse) tree and Wide (or Full Quarter horse) tree so different saddle brands will not fit the same. The fit may also vary among disciplines. How do you know if a saddle fits your horse? Your saddle fits Read more…
DJD may be the result of: General wear and tear – the reason DJD is very common in older horses. Uneven weight-bearing (due to poor conformation, hoof imbalance or other health problems) Osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) – a disease causing malformation of cartilage. How do you treat degenerative joint disease in Read more…
Low Withers Also known as mutton-withered horses, this kind of horse has a gradual slope towards its rear and lacks shoulder definition. It may also have a rounder and/or flatter back. Sometimes, a horse may have no withers at all. Low withers are common among American Quarter horses, ponies, and Read more…
Treeless saddles are an excellent option for high-withered horses because they put less direct pressure on the spine than standard saddles. What saddles are good for high withered horses? Cutback saddles are popular for gaited horse breeds but can be used on any horse with a high withers. The cutback Read more…
500 horses. How Many Horses Are There? The Bureau of Land Management estimates there are about 500 horses who live along the Salt River. Where are the Salt River horses right now? Tonto National ForestSo close to being gone forever, the Salt River wild horses now roam peacefully along the Read more…
No more than 30g of magnesium should be in the total diet as a safe upper limit. Magnesium may also play a role in insulin resistance and other disorders associated with equine metabolic syndrome. How much magnesium can a horse have a day? The maintenance Mg requirement for horses has Read more…