Do Horses Have Good Reflexes?

3. Horses have lightning fast reflexes. Should a situation arise when they need to fight, they can go from standing still to delivering a powerful kick in just 0.3 seconds, whereas human reaction time is 1.6 seconds. Why do horses have fast reflexes? Of all the domestic animals we interact Read more…

What Causes Bone Spur In Horses?

What causes bone spurs? Bone spurs are usually caused by local inflammation, such as from degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) or tendinitis. This inflammation stimulates the cells that form bone to deposit bone in this area, eventually leading to a bony prominence or spur. What is the root cause of bone spurs? Read more…