The country breeding the best race horses. It may surprise you to learn that Ireland, a country that is probably only the size of the state of Carolina, is probably one of the top dogs in the international Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry. What country produces the best horses? Europe, Read more…
Raw horse meat. Horse meat is extremely healthy for your dog, as it is packed with proteins, minerals and vitamins such as iron and vitamin B. Is horse meat toxic to dogs? Indospicine, a toxic amino acid found in the genus Indigofera, was detected in samples of suspect horsemeat. Experimental Read more…
Not only does GumBits encourage chewing activity, trigger salivation, and eliminate teeth grinding, horses love the sweet taste. What do GumBits do? GumBits are small, round treats that promote chewing activity in the horse’s mouth and encourage the salivation process. The unique treats help eliminate teeth grinding that can occur Read more…
The two most common bits worn by racehorses are a D-bit and a ring bit. Both bits are snaffles, meaning the mouthpiece is made up of two jointed segments of metal. The D-bit is easiest on a horse’s mouth and the simplest. Its name describes the D-shaped rings that attach Read more…
Horse’s teeth reveal their gender. A mature male horse will have 40-42 permanent teeth, and mares have 36-40. This is a general rule because some horses will not develop all teeth and may lose some over time. How can you tell what gender a horse is? If you’re not sure Read more…
The collagen is then dried, ground into a powder, and sifted to make gelatin. While it’s often rumored that jello is made from horse or cow hooves, this is incorrect. The hooves of these animals are primarily made up of keratin — a protein that can’t be made into gelatin. Read more…
Horse teeth have enamel throughout and continuously erupt, unlike human teeth which are coated with enamel and erupt to a predetermined height and stop growing. What animals have similar teeth to humans? 3 – Giraffes and humans have the same amount of teeth – 32. However, giraffes have no upper Read more…
Any water or saliva that is swallowed will continue to fill the esophagus until it is so full that it runs back into the mouth and pharynx. At this time the horse will start coughing and blowing the fluid back out his nose and mouth. What does it mean when Read more…
Instead of enamel, horses have cementum which is softer and more porous. As such, it absorbs the pigments from the food they eat and can stain easily. Over time, as the horse ages, its teeth will turn from white to yellow and eventually too brown. Again, no need to worry Read more…
A toxic line is a red line that appears above the teeth when toxic compounds build up in the blood. Prominent blood vessels in the gums or the sclera (whites of the eyes) are another sign. What causes toxic shock in horses? The presence of endotoxins in the blood is Read more…