What Are Windgalls In Horses?

‘Windgall’ is a term commonly used by vets and owners to describe fluid swellings behind the fetlock in horses and ponies. While in many cases they are considered non-painful blemishes, it is important to understand why they occur and when they should be investigated, as they could affect your horse’s Read more…

What Shia Do In Muharram With Horse?

In gatherings of Shia Muslims during this month, a horse (often snow-white) called the Zuljinnah will make an appearance, walking with the mourners during the processions. What happens on Muharram with horse? The white horse that one sees in Muharram processions is the replica of Imam Hussain’s horse named Zuljanah. Read more…

What Is A Blemish On A Horse?

Those defects that detract from appearance but do not impair serviceability are considered blemishes, i.e., scars, capped hocks and elbows, etc. Blemishes are looked upon with great disfavor in gaited, parade, and some pleasure horses. What is the difference between an unsoundness and a blemish? Any defect that affects serviceability Read more…

Why Do Horses Talk Babies?

It’s a young. horse’s way of communicating “I’m just a baby”! It is an expression of submission, an exaggerated. Why do foals do baby talk? Did you notice that they often do something strange with their mouths? I call this ‘baby talk’ and if you watch a lot of horses Read more…

Do The Dothraki Eat Horses?

As people can’t eat grass, the main staples of the Dothraki diet are horse meat and fermented mare’s milk. Why did Daenerys eat the horse’s heart? The pregnant khaleesi must consume an entire raw stallion heart (Dothraki: hrazef zhor), accompanied by chanting from the dosh khaleen as they read the Read more…