The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and consists of two lobes located on the front of a horse’s neck. This gland produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism and affect most of the body’s tissues. What are signs of thyroid problems in horses? Clinical signs include weight Read more…
Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have been described in the horse, but true thyroid gland dysfunction is probably much rarer in horses than in some other species, including humans, dogs and cats. What are signs of thyroid problems in horses? Clinical signs include weight loss, tachypnea, tachycardia, poor hair coat, behavior Read more…
NEW 2019 Featherlite 9407 – 2 Horse Straight Load Trailer with Mangers, 7’6″ Tall, Black Exterior Paint and Extruded Aluminum Siding. Condition: new Year: 2019 Manufacturer: Featherlite Model: 9407 Weight: 3000 lbs What is the lightest weight 2-horse trailer? Generally speaking: 2-horse bumper pull trailers weigh 2,400-3,200 lbs (empty). 2-horse Read more…
Horses with N/H genotype can display episodes of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. Horses with this genotype are heterozygous for the variant that makes them susceptible to sporadic episodes of muscle tremors or paralysis; clinical symptoms and frequency of episodes depends on other factors such as diet and exercise. What does NH Read more…
Most tracks, including fellow New York tracks Aqueduct, Saratoga Race Course, and Finger Lakes, run those races around two turns. That might seem like a minor difference, but it’s not. What does two turns mean in horse racing? Portion of the racetrack On an oval track, sprint races (typically 7 Read more…
The first group of muscles attaching the scapula to the thorax are lie on the lateral and medial aspects of the scapula. These include the Trapezius, Omotransversarius, Rhomboideus, Latissimus Dorsi and Serratus ventralis. What is the scapula in a horse? The scapula is a plate of bone positioned on the Read more…
As all mammals, horses have a scapula. What is the scapula in a horse? The scapula is a plate of bone positioned on the side of the horse from the withers to the point of the shoulder, where it joins the upper arm bone (humerus) to form the shoulder joint. Read more…
between 40 and 55 degrees. Shoulders. When a horse stands square, they should have a shoulder angle between 40 and 55 degrees. At this angle, the horse’s elbow is directly below the front of the withers. Where is the point of a horses shoulder? Withers: the highest point of the Read more…
21 ½ feet. The standard model is 7’6″ tall, 6′ wide, and has an overall stall length of 10′. The total length of this trailer is 21 ½ feet, and it weighs 4,300 lbs. This model will easily fit horses up to 16.3 hands. What size is a 2 horse Read more…
Traditionally, a horse that is trained to be ridden or driven pulling a vehicle will be called broke. Many people don’t like the term “broke” because it suggests training done by force or by breaking the horse’s spirit. How long does it take to get a horse broke? On average, Read more…