Putting conkers around the house to deter spiders is an old wives’ tale and there’s no evidence to suggest it really works. Spiders don’t eat conkers or lay eggs in them, so there is no reason why horse chestnut trees would bother to produce spider-repelling chemicals. How long do conkers Read more…
clothes horse noun [C] (FRAME) a frame on which wet clothes can be hung to dry, usually used inside the house: Shirts were airing on a clothes horse in front of the fire. Is a clothes horse a real thing? There are many types of clothes horses: large, stationary outdoor Read more…
The guard hairs “guard” or protect the soft hairs from dirt and water, shed off rain, and collect moisture from sweat that might damage the undercoat. The softer, fluffier hairs of the undercoat trap warm air between and act like insulation around your horse. What is the purpose of guard Read more…
You don’t really have to trim them. But if you’re so inclined, you can trim them without causing the horse any pain. Don’t try to remove them entirely, and don’t trim any deeper than skin level or above. Just peel them off layer by layer with your hands or fingernails. Read more…
Running braids are popular because they do not take much time. In fact, once you are a proficient braider you will most likely be able to braid a mane in this style within 10 minutes. How much does it cost to have a horses mane braided? between $40 and $100Q: Read more…
Rearing occurs when a horse or other equine “stands up” on its hind legs with the forelegs off the ground. Can a horse walk on its hind legs? Yes a dressage move called a Courbette is when a horse rears and hops forward on its back legs…. What are the Read more…
mane. The mane on a horse or lion is the long thick hair that grows from its neck. What is a horses fringe called? The part of a horse’s mane that falls across the front of its face like bangs is called a forelock. It’s also an old fashioned way Read more…
A horse blanket or rug is a blanket or animal coat intended for keeping a horse or other equine warm or otherwise protected from wind or other elements. What is a horses coat called? While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never Read more…
Horses have three distinct coats: a light summer coat, a short winter coat, and a long winter coat. Because of this, horses most certainly have a shedding season. Your horse’s shedding is naturally controlled by photoperiods. What is the most common horse coat? BayBay is the most common color in Read more…
lower legs. Feathering or feather is the long hair on the lower legs of some breeds of horse and pony. On some horses, especially draft breeds, the hair can almost cover the hooves. Do horses have feathers on their legs? Horse feathers are the long hairs that grow over the Read more…