What Horses See Vs Humans?

Humans have three types of cones, which sense red, yellow-green, and blue light. Horses can see only two of the visible wavelengths in the light spectrum because they have only blue-sensitive cone cells and yellow-sensitive cone cells. Do horses see differently than humans? Equine eyes are eight times larger than Read more…

What Is Black Horse Slang For?

A dark horse is a previously lesser-known person or thing that emerges to prominence in a situation, especially in a competition involving multiple rivals, or a contestant that on paper should be unlikely to succeed but yet still might. Is black horse a compliment? If you describe someone as a Read more…

What Is A Roach Backed Horse?

Roach back, known also as kyphosis, occurs occasionally in young horses that grow rapidly. Typically, onset happens after weaning at six to nine months of age. The dorsal processes of the lumbar vertebrae are unusually tall, giving the animal a characteristic hump-backed appearance. Can a horse with Roach back be Read more…

Can A Horse Die Naturally?

Not many horses die naturally and as horses live longer it is common that their condition deteriorates to a stage where it is necessary to euthanase them to prevent suffering. Do horses die on their own? Sudden death in horses, from causes like stroke or aneurysm, is not common, but Read more…