Crownpiece: The crownpiece, headstall (US) or headpiece (UK) goes over the horse’s head just behind the animal’s ears, at the poll. It is the main strap that holds the remaining parts of the bridle in place. What is a horse riders strap called? Cinch: The strap that goes around a Read more…
fetlock. A ‘horses fetlock‘ is a name of a joint between the horses cannon bone and pastern bone and is ‘the ankle’ of a horse. At the rear of the fetlock joint is a small bone called the sesamoid. Unlike humans ankles, the horse’s leg has no muscles and are Read more…
The pastern is the area between the hoof and the fetlock joint. Disorders of the fetlock and pastern include conditions such as fractures, osteoarthritis, osselets, ringbone, sesamoiditis, synovitis, and windgalls. How long does it take for a pastern injury to heal? Patience can be rewarding in cases of strained sesamoidean Read more…
Sweet chestnuts, however, are fine for rats. They are low in both fat and protein (0.6g and 3.4g respectively) and can be fed freely. They are a good source of B vitamins, vitamin C, copper, manganese and carbohydrate. Are horse chestnuts poisonous? Sweet chestnuts are edible, but horse chestnuts are Read more…
Sweet chestnuts which are the kind we roast or use to make holiday stuffing are safe for both people and animals to eat. Chestnuts that are part of the Aesculus plant species commonly known as either horse chestnuts or buckeyes are toxic. Can pigs eat conkers? “However some things eat Read more…
They are poisonous to most animals too, including dogs, but some species such as deer and wild boar can eat them. Curiously, conkers are also poisonous to horses despite the tree being named after them. Conkers aren’t much use for eating, but they’re still one of the best parts of Read more…
spring. This method of fertilization should only be done once a year, and is best done in late fall after leaf drop, or in early spring before the buds break open. Multi Purpose 10-10-10 Fertilizer works well. What is the best fertilizer for chestnut trees? We recommend using Scotts Osmocote Read more…
Horse Chestnuts are one of the first trees to come into leaf each year. The leaves are made up of 5 to 7 leaflets. These trees look at their best in springtime, when they are covered with clusters of either pink or white flowers, known as ‘candles’. The flowers are Read more…
– Make a 2cm hole in the soil with your finger for each seed. – Place the pots outside in a safe place, where they will get 4 hours of sunshine. – Water the pot(s) whenever the soil starts to dry out. Note: Make sure the seeds are planted in Read more…
Instead Horse Chestnut seeds are dispersed from the parent tree by animals who collect them to eat during the autumn and winter. The animals sometimes store them in locations which are ideal for the fruit to germinate, and if overlooked the seeds may grow into a new Horse Chestnut tree. Read more…