Shell cordovan. Shell cordovan or cordovan is a type of leather commonly used in high-end shoemaking. Cordovan is an equine leather made from the fibrous flat connective tissue (or shell) beneath the hide on the rump of the horse. Is there such a thing as horse leather? Horse leather is Read more…
cavalry. Soldiers who fought on horseback were known as cavalry. What is a cavalry member called? An individual soldier in the cavalry is known by a number of designations depending on era and tactics, such as cavalryman, horseman, trooper, cataphract, knight, hussar, uhlan, mamluk, cuirassier, lancer, dragoon, or horse archer. Read more…
Because of the severity of her case, she should not be ridden. Most commonly referred to as a “roach back,” kyphosis is an abnormally convex portion of the spine, usually occurring in the lumbar region, explains Dr. How do you fix a roach back on a horse? What treatments are Read more…
Roaching a mane can make a weak-necked horse look stronger. It enhances different features on a horse that a long mane might hide. It’s virtually maintenance free, and I’ve found when the mane FINALLY does grow back and fall over, it’s thicker, shinier and healthier hair than before it was Read more…
Horses need shade during the heat of the day and to escape biting bugs during dawn and dusk in the summer. Can horses be in the sun all day? Although some sun is beneficial and necessary, a horse’s health can suffer negative effects when he’s exposed too long to the Read more…
The mare will need to be exposed to at least 16 hours of light each day. Most breeders will turn on or have lights set to a timer about 30 minutes before dusk. Do horses need sunlight? Like many mammals, horses need sunlight to aid in the production of Vitamin Read more…
Equine sunscreen is a great way to protect horses with pink skin. If your horse has pink skin (most common with protect hair), they’re at risk for sunburn with prolonged exposure. Look for a product that blocks UVB, UVA1, and UVA2 rays. Aim for a minimum of an SPF 15, Read more…
Protecting your horse against the sun is vital in the summer months. Like humans, horses can get sunburnt and develop other skin issues as a result of UV rays. Can horses be in the sun all day? Although some sun is beneficial and necessary, a horse’s health can suffer negative Read more…
Locks of Love Lovely Locks: The Do’s and Don’ts. Good nutrition and regular care are the keys to keeping manes and tails as long and healthy as they can be. Do provide proper nutrition. Don’t over-comb. Do use clean tools. Do bathe thoroughly. Do follow a bathing routine. Do avoid Read more…
Some horse wounds will scar and grow some hair back. Some scars remain hairless. It boils down to how much damage happened to the hair follicles in the skin. Lots of damage means the hair is probably not coming back. Can hair regrow on a scar? Hair doesn’t naturally grow Read more…