Brucella abortus. Etiology of Fistulous Withers and Poll Evil in Horses Of concern, Brucella abortus and Brucella suis have been associated with fistulous withers and poll evil. Brucella abortus can sometimes be isolated from the fluid aspirated from the unopened bursa. What causes poll evil in horses? Poll evil is Read more…
Tendons attach each end of a muscle to a bone. How is muscles attached to a bone? Overview. A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Tendons may also attach muscles to structures such as the eyeball. A tendon serves to move the bone or structure. Read more…
The first Old World equid fossil was found in the gypsum quarries in Montmartre, Paris, in the 1820s. When was the first horse fossil found? Case Study: Evolution of the Modern Horse The fossil record extends back to a dog-like ancestor some 55 million years ago, which gave rise to Read more…
The ergot is a small callosity (Calcar metacarpeum and Calcar metatarseum) on the underside of the fetlock of a horse or other equine. What part of the horse corresponds with the Gaskin? Gaskin: The portion of the horse’s hind leg between the stifle and the hock. Hock: The pointed joint Read more…
A Happier Horse: Horses are most content when they have daily turnout time. If your horse spends too much time in a stall, it’s bound to become bored. Boredom can lead to a variety of bad habits, including obsessive pacing, cribbing, weaving, chewing wood or dirt, stall kicking, or tail Read more…
For turnout, at a minimum, your horse must respect your personal space, and he must circle around you at the speed you choose and then face you respectfully with his head lowered. To establish your personal space, your goal would be to back him away from you at least four Read more…
Besides being effective as blankets, fleece is typically used as coolers—sheets that wick moisture away from the animal as it sweats, so it can remain dry (which is especially important in cold weather). At the same time, it traps heat against the horse’s body, so it doesn’t catch a chill Read more…
Since synthetic hair hasn’t yet been able to convincingly mimic horse tail hair, fake tails are created, glued, or stitched together using the tail hair from horses who have been slaughtered for meat in countries where that is a common practice. These tails have become a strange, but not uncommon, Read more…
Stall rest tips Provide natural light and fresh air. Depending on your case, your veterinarian may allow or recommend walking. Allow company. Can another horse stay inside as well? Control bugs. Keep your horse entertained. Anti-anxiety drugs. Hand-walk your horse. Adjust the diet. Stay routine. What should I feed my Read more…
According to the British Show Horse Association (BSHA) the riding horse should have quality, substance, good bone, correct conformation, presence and true action. What makes a good show horse? Show jumping horses must be athletic and brave, adapting to new environments, such as horse shows, and willingly jumping what may Read more…