Peeling, flaking hooves look alarming, but are a normal consequence of dry summer weather. Why is the top of my horses hoof peeling? If you see chipping, peeling and cracks, it may be an indication that the horse’s immune system is compromised. Mineral deficiency or imbalances in minerals as well Read more…
On the muscle: When a horse is pulling its rider around the track or pulling its hotwalker around the shedrow. How can you tell if a racehorse is good? Key things to look for in a racehorse Pedigree. Both the Sire and Dam’s side of the breeding contribute to a Read more…
The bones that make up the stifle are the femur (thigh), tibia (shin) and patella (kneecap). The stifle lifts the leg upward and forward, making it critical to moving and athletic pursuits. The stifle has two joints, the femoropatellar joint (connects the kneecap) and the femororbital joint (connecting the bones). Read more…
Types of Muscles in Horses Skeletal. Supports and protects the skeleton and organs. Helps with joint stabilization and posture. Helps control movement. Aids in body temperature regulation. Smooth. Responds to the central nervous system. Responsible for involuntary body functions. Aids in digestion. Cardiac (Heart) Muscle. What muscles do horses use? Read more…
They are attached to bones and arranged around the joints. Smooth muscle helps facilitate many involuntary processes in the body, such as the flow of blood (by surrounding arteries) and the movement of food along the digestive tract. What are smooth muscles in horses? What are the different types of Read more…
An 8-foot-high stall partition is standard. Partition height needs to be at least 7 1/2 feet to prevent horses from getting legs over the wall. Most horses can kick as high as 7 feet. An 8-foot-tall by 4-foot-wide stall doorway opening has been the recommendation for years; although this is Read more…
Typically, the goal of a horse ranch is to reproduce horses and sell the offspring to racing or recreational riding enthusiasts. This starts with a few horses of your own, which you breed together. Or, you might rent a stallion to breed with your stock. What can a horse be Read more…
Horse stall floors consist of either a porous or nonporous barn floor, an optional stable mat and removable bedding placed on the top layer. Each item contributes to a horse’s health and comfort. What do you put in a horses stall? Some commonly used flooring materials include clay, sand/ clay Read more…
In the normal horse, the patella’s function is to sometimes ‘lock’ in an upward position when the medial patella ligament hooks over a ridge on the end of the femur. This is the reason that horses can sleep standing up, or rest one leg for long periods. Why do horses Read more…
Cribbing has also been reported in some captive wild horses, such as the Przewalski horse, but has not been observed in wild, or feral, free-ranging horses. It is uncommon in donkeys and mules. How can you tell if a horse is cribbing? Cribbing is a stereotypy, that is, a behavior Read more…