For millennia, horses have been shod to protect the hoof, reduce injury, improve performance and rehabilitation [1], [2], [3], and aid in gait conditioning [4]. How do I know if my horse needs hind shoes? Horse’s need shoes when they wear their hoofs faster than they grow. Foot sore horses Read more…
Diagnosis of Leptospirosis in Horses Diagnosis of Leptospira abortion is best accomplished by means of fluorescent antibody testing (FAT) or immunohistochemical evaluation of tissue samples of the placenta, umbilical cord, fetal liver, or fetal kidney. How does a vet diagnose leptospirosis? There are several tests for diagnosing leptospirosis, but the Read more…
It is zoonotic, which means it can also be spread to humans. Horses become infected when mucus membranes (in their eyes, mouth, and nose) or cuts and scratches on the legs contact infected urine or blood. Horses can also become infected by ingesting hay or grain and water that has Read more…
The Lucky Horseshoe is an accessory that negates fall damage. tModLoader 1.3-Legacy version, it can be found inside Floating Island Chests and Sky Crates. What can you combine the Lucky Horseshoe with? The Lucky Horseshoe is an accessory that negates all Fall Damage. It can be combined with the Obsidian Read more…
Horseshoe Balloons. 3DS-Release: Introduced, used to craft Horseshoe Balloons and the Obsidian Horseshoe. What do you do with a Lucky Horseshoe? According to this superstition, ends pointing down simply means that the good luck is able to flow out and surround the home. If the horseshoe is hung over a Read more…
A caslick is a procedure performed by a veterinarian, which involves suturing closed the upper part of the vulva. This is most commonly practiced on mares with undesirable conformation of the genital area. When should a caslick be removed? A Caslick’s is placed under local anaesthesia and sutures can be Read more…
fetlock. A horse’s fetlock is the back part of its leg, just above the hoof. What body part is located just above the horse’s hoof? Lateral/Ungual Cartilage The lateral cartilages are located both above and below the coronet band, extending around the front, the sides and back of the hoof. Read more…
A horseshoe is a fabricated product designed to protect a horse hoof from wear. Shoes are attached on the palmar surface (ground side) of the hooves, usually nailed through the insensitive hoof wall that is anatomically akin to the human toenail, although much larger and thicker. What material is used Read more…
Breyer Horse Sizes and Scales What sizes do Breyer® models come in? Traditional Series 1/9th Scale Approximately 30cm L x 23cm H. The Largest and most popular Breyer model size available. Classics Series 1/12th Scale Approximately 23cm L x 16cm H. How tall is a 1/12 scale Breyer horse? Horse Read more…
Breyer Classics 1:12 scale is a bit smaller than the Traditional 1:9 scale, with horses roughly measuring 15cm high by 5cm wide by 22cm long. How tall is a Breyer horse? around 12" tallGenerally considered to be approximately 1:9 scale, Traditional models average around 12″ tall (though every model is Read more…