Burrs, pebbles, and debris often cause debilitating bruises or thrush, a painful bacterial infection, which is why horses must be routinely cleaned and checked for markings. How do you get rid of horse burrs? Apply silicone-based coat polish spray or detangling serum directly to the burrs in your horse’s mane Read more…
Rub Marks are caused by a combination of : Incorrect horse rugs sizing, or the individual horse having an abnormal feature which makes them more susceptible to pressure point marks (i.e. high wither, very lean build etc). If a rug is to small you generally see rub marks on the Read more…
Located at the back of the hoof, heel bulbs are areas of soft horn tissue with a cushion of connective tissue on the interior side that provides the bulbs with springiness and flexibility. This delicate, pliable horn contains a large amount of water and sweat glands, and is extremely sensitive Read more…
Similar to many other animals, the horse has a spine that is made up of a number of vertebrae, individual bones that fit together in a way that allows the back to flex both vertically and horizontally. Each of these bones is designated by a letter and a number based Read more…
Quick facts. Annual ryegrass is a good option for horse owners looking to extend the grazing season or when in need of emergency forage during the summer and fall seasons. The annual grasses in our study would meet the crude protein and digestible energy requirements of many classes of adult Read more…
150,000 horses. Although estimates vary because precise records were not kept, numbers exaggerated and auxiliary troops not always counted, Napoleon’s army entered Russia with more than 450,000 men, more than 150,000 horses, around 25,000 wagons and almost 1,400 pieces of artillery. How many horses did Napoleon have in Russia? 150,000 Read more…
The easiest and most effective way to train your horse to find his balance is through transitions, which will increase his suppleness and engagement from behind. What’s also great about this exercise is that you can work on transitions, whether you ride in an arena, on grass or out on Read more…
Aetiology (cause) – Cushing’s disease is caused by an enlargement of the region of the pituitary gland known as the pars intermedia which is located at the base of the brain. Table 1 Similarities and differences between Cushings disease and EMS. Cushing’s Disease EMS Cause PPID genetics, obesity, insulin resistance Read more…
Cervical vertebrae form the horse’s neck; thoracic vertebrae sit above the rib cage; lumbar vertebrae are generally under the back of a saddle and in front of the highest point of the hindquarters; sacral vertebrae slope down to the top of the horse’s tail; and caudal vertebrae lie within the Read more…
6 lumbar vertebrae. The domestic horse, Shetland pony, zebras, Arabian horses and hybrids normally have 6 lumbar vertebrae, the donkeys and hemiones have 5 but exceptions were found in all classes. What does lumbar vertebrae do for a horse? Spiny processes in the lumbar vertebrae face forward towards the head, Read more…