How Do Horses Lose Heat?

Evaporative cooling i.e. sweating, is the most important mechanism by which horses control their body temperature during and after exercise. Water from sweat evaporates into the air taking heat energy with it. Body heat is also lost (about 30%) through the lungs and respiratory tract during normal breathing. How do Read more…

Are Horses Livestock In Indiana?

Livestock, Horses and Poultry In cases involving livestock (which includes horses) and poultry, BOAH does have jurisdiction to enforce the agency’s standards of care (345 IAC 14). Are horses considered livestock in Indiana? (9) Livestock includes horses, cows, goats, pigs, or any other four-legged Animal, excluding dogs and cats, used Read more…

Does Crazy Horse Light Up At Night?

Nightly From May 26, 2023 to September 30, 2023 “Legends in Light” the Crazy Horse Memorial® multimedia laser-light show is presented nightly, at dark, from Memorial Day weekend through September 30th. The laser-light show effectively turns the mountainside into a giant 500-foot “screen” for the spectacular display. How long should Read more…

How Was Horsehair Plaster Made?

Horsehair plaster is commonly used in older South Shore and Boston-area homes. It is composed of water, lime, aggregate, and sometimes animal hair. Homebuilders used horsehair to bind the plaster mixture together and add strength to it. How did they get horse hair for plaster? The horsehair that was used Read more…