Do Horses Produce Dopamine?

Altered levels of dopamine also occur in horses. Those with stereotypic behaviors have high dopamine levels, whereas horses with Cushing’s disease (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, PPID) are often described as depressed, lethargic, and apathetic, and have low levels of dopamine. Do horses release dopamine? Normal horses produce Dopamine in the Read more…

Does Hack Mean Horse?

Hack within the activity of equestrianism commonly refers to one of two things: as a verb, it describes the act of pleasure riding for light exercise, and as a breed (Hackney/hack), it is a type of horse used for riding and pulling carriages. What does hack mean slang? If you Read more…

Why Are Polos Good For Horses?

Polo wraps are bandage materials, usually made of fleece, for a horse’s legs. They can be quite stretchy compared to other bandaging materials, and are used mainly for protection during ridden work, longeing, and turnout. Why do people give Polos to horses? It’s easy to see why Polos are popular Read more…

What Is Microchipping A Horse?

It is inserted into the crest of the Left side of the neck and provides your horse with a unique number correlating to it’s passport and to the petlog database should your horse ever go missing. Even when not legally required microchipping can be hugely beneficial if your horse is Read more…