Unlike most other fish, seahorses have an exo-skeleton. Their bodies are made up of hard, external, bony plates that are fused together with a fleshy covering. They do not have scales. What type of skin does a seahorse have? Unlike most fish species, seahorses do not have scales. They have Read more…
Barley sprouts very well and has a good nutritional profile for equine. Protein levels are generally between 16% and 18%. Digestibility is high, as well as the moisture content. For high performance horses there are some that like to add a little sunflower seed for increased protein, but it’s generally Read more…
TIL the phrase “piss like a racehorse” comes from the 1970s when trainers gave their horses a diuretic called Lasix before a race which could make the horse drop up to ten pounds and as a result, be a little lighter on their feet. Where did the phrase I have Read more…
Vegetables Not Safe for Horses These vegetables are absolutely NOT safe for your horse to eat: avocados, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, onions, regular potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. Avoid feeding horses these vegetables at all costs! Are sprouts toxic to horses? Broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, spinach, radish and carrots are vegetables that Read more…
Cider vinegar can be used as a wash to improve the bloom of the horse’s coat and will help to repel flies. Black treacle and molasses are famed for their palatability and energy, both attributable to high sugar content, and the stickiness which helps to bind feed and reduce dust. Read more…
Mare milk is milk lactated by female horses, known as mares, to feed their foals. It is rich in whey protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin C, and is a key ingredient in kumis. Why is my non pregnant horse lactating? Occasionally mares that are not pregnant start producing milk. Read more…
The whole process takes five minutes or so, aided by a gentle hand massage of the udder to stimulate the milk flow as a suckling foal would. Frank says it’s therapeutic for the mares and himself. They are currently milked twice a day before being reunited with their young until Read more…
General Species Anterior (thoracic) Total Goat, sheep, horse guinea pig 0 2 Cattle 0 4 Cat 2 8 Dog 4 8 or 10 Where is horses breast located? In cattle, horses, and whales, the mammary glands are located in the inguinal (groin) region; in primates, they are on the chest. Read more…
In cattle, horses, and whales, the mammary glands are located in the inguinal (groin) region; in primates, they are on the chest. Where is the breast? chestGlandular organ located on the chest. The breast is made up of connective tissue, fat, and breast tissue that contains the glands that can Read more…
Germany has a long horseback riding tradition, producing many world champions in jumping and dressage events. Is horseback riding popular in Germany? “Germany is one of, if not the strongest riding nation in every discipline, because we have so many horses and because so many people ride here,” Hartwig said. Read more…