Simple fractures of the coffin bone often require several months of rest to heal completely. The bar shoe will need to remain in place during this time. Subsequent radiographs will be necessary to determine when the fracture is healed completely and when the horse can return to work. How do Read more…
A horse may rear due to excitement and excess energy. For horses that rear while a person is leading them on the ground, the safest position for the handler is to be at the side of the animal so that the handler has maximum control but is still away from Read more…
“As a general rule of thumb, horses on pasture eat about 1-2 lb (0.45-0.9 kg) of pasture dry matter per hour. An average horse on pasture 24 hours a day will graze for about 16 hours, meaning that they can consume 16-32 lb (7-15 kg) of pasture. How long should Read more…
A physicist who works with aerospace engineers, Caruso says that, all else being equal, a shorter tail can give a racehorse an edge in speed. “The faster a horse runs, the aerodynamic drag increases. And the back of a horse, that’s where all the downforce happens,” Caruso explained. Why do Read more…
Have you ever stroked a horse? They’re silky smooth. Horse hair is often used in mattresses and other soft furnishings because it’s a naturally soft material, and there’s something special about the natural treasures the Earth has to offer. But not only is horsehair soft, it’s also strong. How does Read more…
Because of this, the tradition to bury only the head, heart, and hooves of a racehorse, began. Only for the highest symbol of honor is a racehorse buried whole. What part of the horse is buried? Horses are normally cremated and only their head, heart and hooves (which are said Read more…
Dun horses have a unique color pattern with a dorsal stripe down their back, as well as zebra-like stripes on their legs. What are striped horses called? DunThe only wild horses that still survive today, which are known as Przewalski’s horses, are all Dun-colored. This pattern often includes zebra-like stripes Read more…
The coffin bone, also known as the pedal bone (U.S.), is the bottommost bone in the front and rear legs of horses, cattle, pigs and other ruminants. In horses it is encased by the hoof capsule. Also known as the distal phalanx, third phalanx, or “P3”. What is the purpose Read more…
three bones. The three bones are the coffin (aka “pedal”) bone, the pastern bone, and the navicular bone. The coffin bone essentially equates in humans to the last bone on a person’s middle finger. Does a horse have a coffin bone? The coffin bone, also known as the pedal bone Read more…
A horse’s tailbone is naturally about 20 inches long. When it has been amputated because fashion, it can be as short as 6″. How long should a horses tail be? You want the cut to be parallel to the ground while the horse is moving. If you just chop it Read more…