The nuts are also poisonous to cattle, horses, sheep and chickens, and they have been found to cause colic in horses. Wild deer, however, seem to have no ill effects from eating them. How much horse chestnut is poisonous? All parts of the horse chestnut tree are toxic, but the Read more…
They have great strength and endurance, with a short, strong neck, sloping shoulders, muscular back and croup, and powerful hindquarters. Their head is short and clean, with eyes that speak of their kind temperament. Their legs have plenty of bone and no feathering, and they have big, solid hooves. Which Read more…
Your Maintenance Leg Aid Once your horse is going forward, this will be used to keep him doing so in the way you desire. This is often expressed as ‘Keep Your Leg On’ or ‘Hold Him with Your Leg’. What does off the leg mean? Share. Most riders, especially those Read more…
For stock horse exhibitors, banding the mane is a popular way to ensure that your horse is well turned out in the show ring. This grooming method keeps your horse’s mane laying flat and relatively still in halter, showmanship, trail, Western pleasure, riding, and horsemanship classes. Why do we plait Read more…
A horse sheet is a lightweight covering with no filling. Like a horse blanket, they also come in two types: turnout and stable. What do horses wear in the winter? Cover your horse in a breathable sheet or cooler (wool and fleece both make excellent coolers) while you’re cooling him Read more…
The equine hind limb is also referred to as the pelvic hind limb. What type of legs do horses have? A horse has forelegs and hind legs. It has two hind legs. Do horses have hind legs? A horse’s hind legs work in three ways: thrusting power, reach and carrying Read more…
Blinkers, sometimes known as blinders, are a piece of horse tack that prevent the horse seeing to the rear and, in some cases, to the side. Why did they put blinders on horses? Race Horses Horses sometimes need to be made to focus and blinders keep the horse’s eye focused Read more…
Horses are prone to sunburn and other skin problems, so a blanket can help to protect their skin from harmful UV rays. Additionally, blankets can help to keep bugs and insects away from the horse’s skin. Why would a horse wear a coat in the summer? Summer weight hoods and Read more…
If the gray mare has a bay base and the stallion has a chestnut base color, it could be various colors, chestnut, gray, bay, or black. Gray horses continue to lighten in color as they age; by the time they reach six or seven years old, many look entirely white. Read more…
The Brabant horse is square-headed with a straight profile. These horses have pricked ears and gentle expressions. They have short but strong necks, with deep, wide chests, and well-muscled backs. Similarly, the Brabant Horse’s legs are also muscular. Are Brabant and Belgian horses the same? Until the 1940s, the Belgian Read more…