Over time, horses’ teeth continue to erupt and the roots are smaller than the main tooth. As the roots of the teeth erupt in later life, the gaps develop, allowing food to become packed between the teeth. A diastema can also become a source of problems when teeth are displaced Read more…
The withers is the ridge between the shoulder blades of an animal, typically a quadruped. In many species, it is the tallest point of the body. In horses and dogs, it is the standard place to measure the animal’s height. What name is given to the highest part of the Read more…
Cattle and horses are also poisoned by consuming marsh marigold, although dried plants in hay are no longer toxic to them. Is marsh marigold toxic? Marsh marigold leaves are poisonous to livestock and humans due to the presence of protoanemonin, an oily toxin found in all plants of the Ranunculaceae Read more…
Loading your trailer If you are trailering one horse in a two-horse straight-load trailer, always load the horse on the driver’s side. If you are loading two horses, put the heavier horse on the driver’s side. What side should a horse go on in a trailer? Trailers – if travelling Read more…
The humerus sometimes known as the upper arm, long bone of the arm or arm bone might not make you laugh but it is a very important part of your skeleton. The humerus is a single bone in both horses in humans. It is between the shoulder blade and forearm. Read more…
The forelimb (also known as the thoracic limb) in the horse is adapted for extension and ground covering. This limb carries 55 to 60 percent of the horse’s body weight, and a large proportion of the rider’s weight as well. What are the forelimbs? fore·limb ˈfȯr-ˌlim. : a limb (such Read more…
Humerus – articulates with the scapula and the radius and ulna at the shoulder and elbow joint respectively. The angle at which it lies allows for great shock absorption during movement (Fig. 16.1). The humerus is one of the strongest bones in the equine body. What is the humerus in Read more…
The longer you count, the more legs a horse has Also, it has two forelegs at the front and two hind legs in the back. This makes it 8. It has two legs on the left side and two legs on the right side. Do horses have limbs? The limbs Read more…
The atlas is one of the two upper cervical vertebrae, also known as C1, which is the first vertebra of the spinal column. It is the vertebra that is in contact with the occipital bone, a flat bone located at the back portion of the head. Where is the occiput Read more…
Almonds are an extremely nutritious snack for both humans and horses alike. They provide supplemental vitamin E, critical monounsaturated fats, biotin, and minerals, including copper and manganese, which are all needed to maintain and improve hoof health. What are horse nuts made of? Wheatfeed is the main raw material used Read more…