The UK Mounted Policing section has also confirmed that they will no longer clip their horse’s whiskers for cosmetic purposes. The BHS advises that sensory hairs located around the mouth, nose, eyes and inner ears are an important sensory organ for the horse and should not be removed for cosmetic Read more…
Also known as mud fever, dew poisoning, and greasy heel, horse scratches are a common, yet painful skin condition that can make even the simple task of walking an uncomfortable experience for your equine friend. How long does it take for horse scratches to heal? Most cases heal within two Read more…
A: All mammals have hair—dogs, cats, foxes, pigs, gerbils, horses, and people. Even dolphins have a few whiskers early in their lives. Scientifically speaking, there’s no difference between hair and fur. Does a horse have skin or fur? Do horses have fur? While hair and fur are terms that are Read more…
Brush, Brush, Brush After every washing and before every ride brush your horse’s mane and tail. Doing so removes dead hair, prevents tangles from developing and spreads the horse’s natural oils throughout the mane and tail, giving the hair a nice sheen. How do you condition a horse’s mane? Clean Read more…
Easy Homemade Show Sheen Recipe 1/4 cup hair conditioner. 1/4 cup baby oil. 3 tablespoons white vinegar. 1/4 cup water. What can I use to make my horse’s coat shiny? Almost all oils will have a positive impact on coat shine. Cold pressed flax/linseed oil, canola or soybean oil or Read more…
Horsehair was and is a common material for paint brushes. The hair has the ability to hold a lot of paint which means the artist has to stop and reapply paint less often. It is still used today in shaving brushes used to apply shaving cream. Are horsehair brushes cruelty Read more…
Horse leg wraps support tendons and ligaments, and protect against rundown abrasions and interference injuries. They are also used to cover wounds, keep flies off horses’ legs, and sometimes put on a horse because they add a little flair. Why do they tape horses? Animal wraps are used to protect Read more…
Rice bran or canola oil will meet additional caloric needs. Consider these once the essential fatty acid needs are met. Both are high in monounsaturated Omega-9 fatty acids. Olive oil is also beneficial (yes, some horses do like it!). Can you use olive oil on horses skin? A combination of Read more…
Most horsehair comes from slaughtered horses. Hair for bows comes from tails of horses in cold climates, and is sorted by size. It comes primarily from stallions and costs $150–$400 per pound because of the sorting needed to extract long hairs. Mongolia produces 900 tons of horsehair per year. How Read more…
In addition to making for a harder surface, horsehair padding absorbs sweat and moisture, making them wear down faster than foam gloves. Is horse hair good for boxing gloves? Horsehair gloves are durable, though they absorb sweat easier, thus wearing the padding down quicker than that of their foam relatives. Read more…