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…
240 to 960 mL. Cattle and Horses: 240 to 960 mL depending on body weight and severity of condition. Sheep, Goats and Swine: 60 to 240 mL. Dogs and Cats: 5 to 120 mL. How do you give mineral oil to a horse? It’s not a laxative as such, but Read more…
Wild horses eat grass and other plants. They drink water from seeps, springs, streams, or lakes. Adults eat about 5 to 6 pounds of plant food each day. What is a wild horses favorite food? grassFigures showed that, on average, horses, cattle, and elk chose grass as the preferred food, Read more…
Rotten apples are great for horses. An apple can’t get too rotten to be good for an ailing equine. Most horses love apples. An apple cut into pieces makes a wonderful treat. Can horses eat old apples? A horse can eat the entire apple including peel, core and seeds. Can Read more…