Blankets are sometimes used to keep the horse’s hair short. If horses are blanketed at the beginning of the autumn, especially if kept in a lighted area for 16 hours a day, they will not grow a winter coat. Blankets also protect horses that are kept with a short clipped Read more…
Pasture boarding is where a horse is kept in a pasture 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The horse is either cared for a daily basis by the facility’s staff, the owner or a combination of both. How much does it cost to board a horse in Virginia? Read more…
The Lane Report’s article on the impact of the equine industry in Central Kentucky, to the tune of a $3.4 billion annually, discusses the various ways this sector affects both our economy and Bluegrass identity. How big is the horse industry in Kentucky? The equine industry’s impact on Kentucky’s economy Read more…
Steel wire Always use diamond mesh fencing for your horse’s paddocks. The mesh is very small and tight, preventing the horse’s body parts from becoming trapped. Also, the mesh provides sufficient tension so that the fence won’t sag or give if the horse runs into it. What is the best Read more…
Horseshoe studs can be screwed into a horse’s shoes to provide extra traction. For horseshoe studs to be used, a farrier must first prepare the horse’s shoes by drilling and then tapping holes into the heels and occasionally the toes of the horseshoes. In the United States, these holes are Read more…
Horses may chew the bark (ringbarking) to compensate for a shortage of minerals or fibres, hunger or boredom. Farmers and small property owners can use a variety of methods to successfully protect their young and mature trees. Why do horses rub their teeth on wood? A common habit that horses Read more…
Studs are small metal projections that screw into your horse’s shoes. They’re used to give him better grip on various types of footing, from firm and slippery to soft and boggy. They’re great if your horse loses his focus in less-than-ideal footing or to give him extra traction when doing Read more…
between 11 and 16 inches long. The equine tongue is between 11 and 16 inches long, but most horses can only stick their tongues out about 6 inches past their lips. The tongue is made up of three muscular structures that work together to control movement. It’s anchored at the Read more…
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a common disease of domesticated horses characterized by loose cartilage and/or bone fragments in the joints. Fortunately, there’s a “germ of happiness” in the prognosis: Many OCD lesions heal spontaneously within a few months. What are the symptoms of OCD in horses? Symptoms of OCD Most Read more…
A stud chain is a lead line that has a chain on the end of it that attaches to the horse. it works similarly to a curb strap except it is used by someone who is handling the horse from the ground. Stud chains apply pressure on the underside of Read more…