Irish Draughts have achieved top marks as hunters, event horses, jumpers, and dressage mounts in international competition, and crossing them with Thoroughbreds has produced performance horses with exceptional strength, soundness, and temperament. Are Irish Draughts Warmbloods? The Irish Draught breed society does not state whether they believe their horses to Read more…
Considered the most beautiful horse breed in the world, Friesians are native to Friesland in the Netherlands. Known for the striking black coat and long flowing mane, Friesians were originally bred to carry medieval European knights into battle. What breed is the most beautiful horse in the world? 10 Most Read more…
What function do feathers serve? The long and thick hairs cascading down some horses legs make a waterproof protective barrier to keep the undercoat and skin dry from the harsh elements, while also protecting their legs against brambles or other snags in underbrush. Why do horses have feathered feet? Many Read more…
Curb has been historically defined as enlargement or thickening of the long plantar ligament along the back side (plantar aspect) of the equine hindlimb. Visible swelling evident just below the point of the hock was thought to be a result of inflammation and secondary fibrosis (scarring) of the long plantar Read more…
Adjustment: The chin strap, whether leather or chain, always connects the top rings of the bit, near the corners of the horse’s mouth. Adjust the chin strap so it hangs in the “chin groove,” just behind your horse’s chin. Does the chin strap go in front of or behind the Read more…
Unless a young foal needs corrective trimming and even shoeing in the case of Developmental Orthopedic Disease (club feet or underrun heels), shoeing will not be necessary until you begin training the young horse. How old does a horse have to be to put shoes on? Do not start shoeing Read more…
A diastema is a term that refers to the space between two teeth. In horses, especially geldings, the space where a bit fits, i.e. between the canines and the first cheek teeth, is a wide diastema. What is a diastema used for? Diastema refers to a gap between your teeth. Read more…
Chimera The Chimera is a cosmetic Mount Skin. The Mount Skin may only be used on mounts in the Riding Horse category. This skin can be obtained by logging in to the mobile version and desktop version of the game with the same account. How do you unlock horse skins Read more…
Croup. The croup helps transfer energy for thrust and power from the hindquarters. The croup should be the same height as the withers to maintain balance in the horse’s body. What is the croup of a horse? In horse anatomy, the croup refers specifically to the topline of the horse’s Read more…
Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) is another name for neurological signs in horses caused by equine herpesvirus-1. Equine herpesvirus (EHV) affects horses worldwide. Almost all horses have been exposed to an equine herpesvirus without becoming seriously ill. There are nine equine herpesviruses that affect horses. Can a horse recover from Ehm? Read more…