In the U.S., chestnut is the name used most often for the species Castanea dentata of the family Fagaceae. The wood from the European Castanea dentata (shown above) is creamy white and can be used for general turnery, carving, furniture and cabinetry. What falls from horse chestnut trees? This tree Read more…
“Galvayne’s Groove.” A groove said to appear at the gum margin of the upper corner incisor at about 10 years of age extends halfway down the tooth at 15 years and reaches the table margin at 20 years. It then is said to recede and disappear at 30 years. Where Read more…
Neem oil can be used against many different insects and is anti-fungal. They nearly kill all bacteria or at least contain a further spread. Especially for horses neem oil is really helpful because in summer it is a prevention against ticks, mites and mosquitoes. Can neem oil be used on Read more…
The cause of sarcoptic mange is the sarcoptes scabiei var equi mite, which can be transmitted from other animals such as sheep, cattle, pigs, and even humans. Where do Scabie mites come from? The scabies mite usually is spread by direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies. Read more…
Mite infestations cause general itchiness, often with areas of thickened, crusty skin. Mites are too small to see with the human eye, but can sometimes be identified under the microscope from scrapings taken from the horse’s skin. Mites can also be transmitted from horse to horse, and via solid objects. Read more…
Mature horse chestnut trees grow to a height of around 40m and can live for up to 300 years. The bark is smooth and pinky-grey when young, which darkens and develops scaly plates with age. How old is the oldest horse chestnut tree? 2,000 – 4,000 years oldThe Hundred Horse Read more…
The first thing to consider when choosing a headstall is the quality of leather you are buying. Riding, whether in a ring, on a trail or in the mountains is strenuous work. If you want a bridle to last, you want to choose high quality leather that will not crack Read more…
Flies are scavengers, meaning they’ve learnt to live off the health of other animals; particularly cattle and horses. They’ll take any chance they can get to set up camp on the backs of large mammals, so knowing a little bit about how they operate is vital to taking the next Read more…
However, horses, like other creatures, cannot breathe only through their mouths. This is because they have a long soft palate that obstructs breathing. Therefore, the nostrils are the only respiratory route for these four-legged creatures. Why do horses have a long nose? Don’t mistake grazing for zoning out. Horses are Read more…
Definition of ‘hough’ 3. to hamstring (cattle, horses, etc) What is Hough a horse? hough in British English 3. to hamstring (cattle, horses, etc) What is the meaning Hough? Noun. hough (plural houghs) The hollow behind the knee. What does hamstrung horses mean in the Bible? Biblical reference Rendering chariot-horses Read more…