Short Wall. The term shortwall or short wall, refers to shortest side wall in the dressing room in a slant load trailer. The opposite wall is called the longwall, or long wall. The size of the dressing room is usually referred to in feet. How do you measure short walls? Read more…
between 1036-1543 pounds. But on average, at 16 hands, you can expect a horse to weigh between 1036-1543 pounds, whereas, at 16.2 hands, it is 1080-1653 pounds. What is this? Some horses that can be 16-hands tall include the American Quarter Horse, Thoroughbreds, Andalusian, Appaloosa, Belgian, Cleveland Bay, Clydesdale, and Read more…
1080-1653 pounds. But on average, at 16 hands, you can expect a horse to weigh between 1036-1543 pounds, whereas, at 16.2 hands, it is 1080-1653 pounds. What is this? Some horses that can be 16-hands tall include the American Quarter Horse, Thoroughbreds, Andalusian, Appaloosa, Belgian, Cleveland Bay, Clydesdale, and Suffolk Read more…
Breed origin: The Gypsy Horse was originally bred by Irish Travellers and Great Britain’s Romani Travellers to pull the wagons in which they lived and travelled. These wagons, often known as vardoes, developed in the mid 1800s and were most widely used from the late 1800s to the 1920s. What Read more…
The typical Thoroughbred ranges from 15.2 to 17.0 hands (62 to 68 inches, 157 to 173 cm) high, averaging 16 hands (64 inches, 163 cm). They are most often bay, dark bay or brown, chestnut, black, or gray. How many hands high are race horses? 16 hands highThoroughbred Horse Size Read more…
The series of bones in the hyoid apparatus are responsible for the suspension of the larynx and tongue from the skull. The main function the hyoid is to support the tongue. It also places a role in balance. BEAR IN MIND: Movement of the tongue by the equine dentist during Read more…
Horses lack collar bones and there is no socketed joint between the rib cage and forelimb. The dorso-scapular ligament (DSL) anchors the top of the forelimb, while the serratus ventralis and pectoral muscles form the thoracic sling. Together they substitute for a socketed joint. Can horses dislocate their shoulder? The Read more…
Apply ice to the area for fifteen minute intervals to reduce swelling from a black fly bite. You can apply cortisone or prescription topical steroids to the affected area. Washing the area with soap and water can reduce the risk of infection. How do you treat a horsefly bite swelling? Read more…
It’s part of the bridle and allows the rider to connect with the horse via the reins. Bits normally lay comfortably in the interdental space between the incisors and premolars, commonly called the “bars” of the mouth, unless there are dental issues that need addressing. How does a bit go Read more…
between 14 and 15 hands. Moderate in height, a typical horse stands between 14 and 15 hands. This breed has well-sprung ribs, wider around than at the girth, and a broad back compact in length. Because of its sturdy build, the Peruvian Paso usually requires a saddle with a wider Read more…