AA cleft palate is an uncommon congenital defect in the foal that usually is the result of a developmental defect of the soft palate, and in rare occasions, the soft palate. This defect most often is detected at birth through the use of an endoscope. What causes cleft palate in Read more…
small intestine. Dietary carbohydrates, which constitute a most important source of equine nutrition, are digested and absorbed by a series of complex processes principally in the small intestine, beginning with intraluminal starch hydrolysis by the action of pancreatic amylase. Where is horse glucose absorbed? This indicates that the major site Read more…
A space of 10’x10′ or 12’x12′ is a good and safe stall size per horse. What does lean mean in a horse? Leaning on the bit is the common description for any horse that puts an undue amount of his own weight on the bit whilst being ridden. A horse Read more…
MSM. Methyl sulfonyl methane for horses, frequently referred to as MSM, is also commonly fed to promote joint health and is a bio-available form of sulphur. The sulphur that MSM supplies is a key component of collagen and keratin. What is the best supplement for joints in horses? Top 8 Read more…
The collar often supports and pads a pair of curved metal or wooden pieces, called hames, to which the traces of the harness are attached. The collar allows the horse to use its full strength when pulling, essentially enabling the animal to push forward with its hindquarters into the collar. Read more…
If hay must be stored outside, prepare a pad of gravel several inches thick and raised slightly above ground level. Cover the bales loosely, but allow for some air circulation. Stacking the bottom layer of bales, and then every second layer, with the cut ends up and the twine or Read more…
Grazing muzzles can reduce a horse’s pasture intake by about 30 percent, regardless of grass species. Can a horse eat through a grazing muzzle? A determined horse can still ingest a fair amount of forage through the hole in a grazing muzzle, but overall intake is usually reduced significantly over Read more…
bit. The bit is the part of a bridle that goes into the horse’s mouth. What part goes in the horses mouth? By definition, a bit is a piece of metal or synthetic material that fits in a horse’s mouth and aids in the communication between the horse and rider. Read more…
Bit. Reins are often laced, braided, have stops, or are made of rubber or some other tacky material to provide extra grip. Bit: The bit goes into the horse’s mouth, resting on the sensitive interdental space between the horse’s teeth known as the “bars.” What part of the saddle goes Read more…
The mask you most likely see on horses is the fly mask. True to its name, these masks protect your horse from pesky flies and other flying insects, like gnats and mosquitoes. What is the thing on a horse’s face? Muzzle. The muzzle is the part of the horse’s head Read more…