Each hind limb of the horse runs from the pelvis to the navicular bone. What are horses hind legs called? hindquarters: the large, muscular area of the hind legs, above the stifle and behind the barrel of the horse. hock: The tarsus of the horse (hindlimb equivalent to the human Read more…
Key characteristics of the Irish Draught The horse should have a pleasant head, around 9 inches of strong, clean, flat, bone, and strong loins and hindquarters. The eyes should be kind, and the Irish Draught’s movement should be straight and free, showing good flexion of the joints and freedom of Read more…
“Percherons tend to work in damp conditions so their lack of feathers makes them less susceptible to scratches,” Brown said. Are Percherons feathered? This breed is primarily composed of black and gray horses, with some having white markings. Percherons lack the heavy feathering behind the fetlocks characteristic of most draft Read more…
While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never hear an equestrian refer to their horse’s coat as fur. A horse’s coat is known as hair, however, it is often referred to as simply their coat. Does a horse have feathers? Feathering or Read more…
Foal slippers – commonly know as ‘Golden slippers’. When foals are born, their hooves are covered in a rubbery layer known as a capsule. This soft capsule covers the sharp edges of the foal’s untried hooves, protecting the mare as the foal travels along the birth canal. Why do newborn Read more…
noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of HORSEFEATHERS. [noncount] US, old-fashioned slang. : foolish or untrue words : nonsense. He thought the story was a lot of horsefeathers. What does it mean when someone says Horse Feathers? Nonsensehorsefeathers pl (plural only) (euphemistic) Nonsense; indicates disbelief. quotations ▼ Dismissing the rumors as “horsefeathers”, Read more…
The mane and tail are thick and long, but the legs do not have excess feathering. How do you tell if a horse is an Andalusian? The Andalusian horse boasts a noble appearance, and is known for its elegant, strong build; and long, thick mane and tail. Over the years, Read more…
Each strap should have a ½” or one finger tightness between the strap and the face. Why use a chin strap with a snaffle bit? On a snaffle, a chin strap will be very effective in keeping the bit from pulling all the way through the horse’s mouth when using Read more…
Galvayne’s Groove. The “Galvayne’s Groove” is a dark vertical groove that occurs on the outer surface of the upper corner incisor teeth in mature horses and extends down the length of the tooth. The groove first appears at the gum line in the center of the tooth when the horse Read more…
If you discover a new hematoma on your horse, the first step in treatment is to either ice or cold hose the hematoma for 15-20 minutes. It is best to do this as soon as possible so that it can both slow or even halt inflammation as well as constricting Read more…