Why Are Horses Gums White?

When gums are so pale pink they almost look white, this may be the result of decreased circulation, anemia, fever, and/or systemic shock. If you notice your horse has very pale pink gums, call your vet immediately so they can diagnose the cause. What does it mean when horses gums Read more…

Does Gum Have Horse In It?

With some exceptions, chewing gum generally does not contain animal-derived ingredients. What animal is used in gum? Gelatin. Gelatin is made by boiling animal skin, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, and/or bones. Yum. It usually comes from cows or pigs. Is there horse hooves in gum? Glue, historically, is indeed made from Read more…

Are Horse Hooves In Gum?

Just be sure not to serve her any Jell-O in the near future or your next class speaker may be a representative from PETA. Glue, historically, is indeed made from collagen taken from animal parts, particularly horse hooves and bones. In fact, the word “collagen” comes from the Greek kolla, Read more…

How Do Wild Horses Sleep?

Horses often sleep with their eyes open, but not always. They enter deep sleep when lying down, and if out in a pasture or the wild, horses get REM sleep while others in the herd are awake and alert. They rotate their sleep so that they always have a lookout. Read more…