Since the horse’s ears’ anatomy has no lower passage that will drain the water, it will build up inside them and cause discomfort and infection. What happens when water gets in a horses ear? Also try to keep water out of a horse’s ear as it could cause discomfort or Read more…
On average, a horse can swim for about 30 minutes before tiring. However, if a horse is fit and in good condition, it can swim for substantially longer. What is this? As for distance, horses can usually swim for about half a mile before needing a rest. Do horses sink Read more…
A horse should eat one to two percent of their body weight in roughage every day. Horses who spend much of their time in stalls aren’t doing much grazing, but their natural feeding patterns can be replicated by keeping hay in front of them for most of the day. Do Read more…
bridle. Horse Bits 101: How Bits Work and Basic Bit Terminology. Bits attach to the bridle and the reins and rest inside the horse’s mouth. What holds a bit in a bridle? function in bridle The bit is a horizontal metal bar placed in the animal’s mouth and held in Read more…
To reduce the amount your horse box walks, try these: Introduce a calm, frustration-free lifestyle. Feed your horse lots of fibre and reduce the sugar and starch in his diet. Increase feeding time, without giving more feed. Getting your horse fitter will also help. When to get your horse checked Read more…
Founder is the common name for laminitis, a condition of the hoof in horses and donkeys. Within the hoof, there are structures called laminae that attach the hoof wall to the coffin bone. When a horse is foundering, these laminae become inflamed, the blood supply becomes compromised, and they break Read more…
A horseshoe is a protective charm for home and can be of any colour. Today one gets painted horseshoes in many colours – black, metallic, gold, silver, steel or red. What is the best paint for horseshoes? Acrylic Paint: This paint type also works well for indoor use. Rust-Resistant Paint: Read more…
After years of design collaboration, Continental’s ContiTech unit introduced a rubber-based horseshoe designed to offer better protection for the horse, while also making the jobs of farriers a little bit easier. Are there rubber horseshoes? The shoe is easy to fit, shape and nail and works well on all surfaces Read more…
smooth leather. Many riding shoes and boots are traditionally made of smooth leather – the elegant look due to the smooth and shiny material is mainly popular in English riding. Rough leather elements are especially popular for stable boots and also for western boots, as it gives the shoes a Read more…
Roman. Horseshoes apparently are a Roman invention; a mule’s loss of its shoe is mentioned by the Roman poet Catullus in the 1st century bc. Who makes a horseshoe? The Farriers, or horseshoe makers, organised in 1356. It received a Royal Charter of incorporation in 1571. Over the years, the Read more…