Sand impaction of the large colon is seen in horses with limited access to drinking water or those grazing bare pastures. Occasionally sand may be consumed when included with hay. The ingested sand may act as an inflammatory stimulus leading to a foreign body enteritis, commonly known as ‘sand colic’. Read more…
So-called “flick” or “sweep” brushes are a unique subset of the soft brush. These brushes have extra-long bristles—about a half-inch longer than a standard soft brush. “These are designed to be used to literally flick dirt off the horse,” says Harris. What is a flick brush for horses? Flick brushes Read more…
In fact, the tail bone allows horses to move their tails as and when they desire. Horse tails are, in a way, extensions of their spine. The horse’s tail consists of bone, muscle and nerves. They can effortlessly cause their tail to swish back and forth. How do horses control Read more…
approximately 40 to 60 days. The goal is to teach the animal to accept haltering, walking, and following basic commands. Therefore, most equestrians consider a horse broken if it is safe to ride. Usually, this process takes approximately 40 to 60 days. Is riding a horse painful for the horse? Read more…
It should sit about halfway between the horse’s eyes and nostrils, lying under the horse’s cheekbones so that the hardware joining the nose piece, chin strap and cheek piece does not press into the horse’s cheek bone. How do you size a headcollar? Ideal clearance under chin is at least Read more…
Historically, horse tail knots were called “war” or “hunting” knots. On some horses, the mane was roached and the tail knotted. This is to keep clean and protect the tail from feces, urine, catching on something, and generally being in the way. Why do they tie horse tails? The purpose Read more…
The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians, passed on from one generation to the next, says that when you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount. What is the dead horse theory? The Dead Horse Theory (see below) is the antithesis of Lean Read more…
A trace clip is where only a portion of the horse’s body is clipped. This reduces the sweat produced during work, as well as the time it takes a horse to cool down and dry off after work. There are many different types of trace clips to choose from, each Read more…
The addition of vinegar to the ground horseradish neutralizes the enzymatic process of this compound. Vinegar stabilizes the flavor. The longer you wait to add the vinegar, the hotter the results will be. Why do you add vinegar to horseradish? The bite and aroma of the horseradish root are almost Read more…
CCFB News» September 2020 Horseradish is a root vegetable used as a spice. The horseradish plant is cultivated primarily for its large, white, tapered root, although the leaves can be eaten. Early settlers brought horseradish to North America and began cultivating it in the colonies. How did horseradish get its Read more…