If given plenty of time to acclimate to a warm climate, an idle horse with access to water and shade can tolerate temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 degrees Celsius) without needing any extra care or attention from you. What temp is too hot for horses? Avoid riding your horse Read more…
17 Furry Long Haired Horse Breeds Gypsy Vanner. The gorgeous Gypsy Vanner is known for its long, flowing mane and tail, and its feathered heels. Shire Horse. The Shire horse is one of the largest and most majestic of breeds. Clydesdale. Haflinger. Black Forest Horse. Paso Fino. Dales Pony. Icelandic Read more…
Shearing a horse means shaving all or part of its hair. The type of shearing (the amount of hair sheared) will depend on how long the horse’s work will last and how dense its coat becomes during the winter. Also, shearing will reduce the time it takes for the horse Read more…
The fibula is the second bone of the skeleton of the leg: it runs along the lateral border of the tibia and does not articulate with the femur proximally. Where is the fibula located? calf boneThe fibula, sometimes called the calf bone, is smaller than the tibia and runs beside Read more…
Shear mouth occurs when the grinding surface of the cheek teeth become severely sloped, with the inner edge of the teeth much higher or lower than the outer edge. This preventable condition seriously impedes chewing and digestion, resulting in weight loss and malnutrition. What causes wave mouth in horses? Over Read more…
A ‘horses fetlock’ is a name of a joint between the horses cannon bone and pastern bone and is ‘the ankle’ of a horse. At the rear of the fetlock joint is a small bone called the sesamoid. Unlike humans ankles, the horse’s leg has no muscles and are in Read more…
It is best to start shaving horses at the beginning of the fall, when they start to shed hair, so around September or October. Usually, the hair grows back in 5 to 6 weeks, and then it is time for another shaving around December. The last shaving, if needed, can Read more…
How to anchor a run-in shed 1/ Secure the T505 bracket to the shelter using 3/8″ lag screws or bolts. Using a sledge hammer, hammer the anchor through the slot. Hammer in till the anchor is snug – the shed is secured. An optional rubber cover is available, it only Read more…
The dandy horse is a foot-propelled vehicle, powered by the rider’s feet on the ground instead of the pedals of later bicycles. Why is dandy horse derogatory? Dandy horse is actually a derogatory term for what Drais initially called the Laufmaschine or “running machine”. It was later called a vélocipède Read more…
The harmony plus is one of our quietest clippers, making it ideal for horses that are not used to frequent clipping , nervous horses or horses being clipped for the first time. The reliable brushless motor does not heat and allows for frequent use. What are the quietest horse clippers? Read more…