Tooth eruption Type of tooth Number Permanent Incisor First (central) 2.5 yrs Incisor Second (intermediate) 3.5–4 yrs Incisor Third (corner) 4.5–5 yrs Canine 3.5–5 yrs, some around 6 yrs (if ever) What are horse teeth called? Their teeth are divided into two major sections: the incisors, which are the teeth Read more…
Elbow Joint – The elbow joint is formed between the distal end (farthest) of the humerus and proximal ends (nearest) of the radius and ulna (which are fused in a horse). Flexion (bending) and extension are possible in the horse between the humerus and radius/ulna. The elbow is a typical Read more…
Head to Toe Anatomy. Poll – The area between the horse’s ears. This is often referenced when talking about headgear and the leverages of different bits. Forelock – The portion of mane that falls between the horse’s ears and onto the “forehead” of the horse. What is the name of Read more…
Brush, Brushing, Splint Boots Brush boots or splint boots are usually worn on the front legs and help prevent the horse from hitting itself during hard work. Brush boots can be used on the hind legs as well. What is a horses Shin called? cannon or cannon bone: The area Read more…
forelimb. The equine elbow is located in the forelimb and is the joint between the knee (distal) and the shoulder (proximal). It consists of 3 bones; Humerus, Radius and Ulna, and is regarded as a hinge or ginglymus joint that moves in one plane – flexion or extension with no Read more…
Horse barrel, or the trunk. The horse’s torso along with the back is the part of the horse’s body that protects all his most important organs. What is the back end of a horse called? Tail. The tail is an extension of the spine. There are about 15 small vertebrae Read more…
Behind the front incisors is the interdental space, where no teeth grow from the gums. This is where the bit rests when horses are ridden or driven. Behind the interdental space, all horses have twelve premolars and twelve molars, also known as cheek teeth or jaw teeth. Why do horses Read more…
How many nipples do horses have? Female horses (mares) have two teats, one for each mammary gland. They are quite small compared to other animals’ teats (like cows, which have four large ones). What are horses teats called? The mamma (pleural = mammae) is the glandular structure associated with a Read more…
What are sidebones? Sidebones are a name for a condition that results in ossification of the collateral cartilages of the foot, i.e., the cartilages transform into much harder and less flexible bone. How does side bone affect horses? Sidebone may also cause pain in the ligaments of the coffin joint. Read more…
No fill turnout rugs are waterproof turnout rugs without filling, so they do not have any warming properties. They serve purely as rain and weather protection and are well suited for horses in spring and autumn. Particularly for field-kept horses that have only limited shelter available. At what temperature does Read more…