The superficial digital flexor originates from the proximal aspect of the caudal surface of the humerus and inserts on the first and second phalanges. What is the superficial digital flexor tendon in horses? The forelimb superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is an energy-storing tendon that is highly susceptible to injury Read more…
The suspensory ligament originates at the back of the carpus in the forelimb and the back of the hock in the hindlimb. It extends down the limb close to the cannon bone and between the splint bones before inserting on the sesamoid bones at the back of the fetlock. Where Read more…
The superficial digital flexor tendon is responsible for the stabilization and support of the fetlock joint. What do flexor tendons do horse? Its main job is to flex the leg, but it also plays a support role at the heel, where the tendon fibers fan out to pass over the Read more…
Where are the tendons situated? The flexor tendons (deep digital flexor tendon, DDFT, and superficial digital flexor tendon, SDFT) run down the back of the leg from the level of the knee (or hock). Can a horse recover from deep flexor tendon injury? DDFT injuries are serious and have a Read more…
First, catch your young horse, using a halter with a long lead rope. Use the end of the lead rope to measure from the point of the horse’s elbow to the point of the fetlock, or ergot. While holding this measurement, flip the lead rope to measure from the point Read more…
Is it OK for your horse to consume them? Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are not known to be toxic to horses. However, false dandelions (Hypochaeris radicata or Hypochoeris radicata) are thought to cause stringhalt in horses if too many are consumed. What is the difference between dandelion and false dandelion? True Read more…
The nightshade plant is in the Solanaceae family and Solanum genus. There are multiple species of nightshade, all poisonous to your horse if ingested. Common names include deadly nightshade, black nightshade, bittersweet nightshade, and silverleaf nightshade. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Read more…
Call the vet if your horse has… Fever (Temp > 101.5ºF adult, >102ºF foal): Temperatures over 103 F indicate a serious problem, and your horse should be placed in a cool area with fans and hosed off until the vet arrives. What is a bad temperature for a horse? In Read more…
KNICKS GO. Knicks Go Named 2021 World’s Best Racehorse in Longines Rankings LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings Leading Horses click here for complete rankings Rank Horse Rating 1 KNICKS GO (USA) 129 2 ADAYAR (IRE) 127 2 MISHRIFF (IRE) 127 Who is the best horse ever? The Top 10 Most Read more…
Rails. Also called Poles or Cavaletti Poles, these are the posts that the horse jumps over. What is it called when horses jump over poles? 1. CROSSRAIL JUMP. In Crossrail jumps, two poles are placed in the form of an ‘X shape’. This type of jump usually takes place during Read more…