The first symptoms of horse dermatitis are small red pimples called “papules” that appear under the horse’s coat in the area of the bite. When the horse scratches, the hair breaks off, scabs appear and hair loss surrounds the wound. If the horse scratches too hard, it can lead to Read more…
Fungus or ringworm in horses presents itself as hairless patches with crusty, scabby skin. These lesions are most common on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, or under the saddle or girth, but can appear anywhere on the body. What kills fungus on horses? Use a 10-percent bleach solution to soak Read more…
Generally, a horse’s neck should be one and a half times the length of the head. The neck should tie into the horse’s body fairly high to provide good chest space. The shoulder and pastern angles should be between 40 and 55 degrees. A horse can move best with a Read more…
In horses that produce large amounts of smegma and appear uncomfortable, and in show horses or others where this would be considered unsightly, excess smegma can be wiped or rinsed away with warm clean water using simple soap that contains no antiseptics or detergents. What causes horse smegma? A male Read more…
From tallest to shortest, common leg markings are: Stocking: white marking that extends at least to the bottom of the knee or hock, sometimes higher. Sock: white marking that extends higher than the fetlock but not as high as the knee or hock. What are horse leg markings called? White Read more…
Horse chestnuts and ergots are callous on a horse’s legs. Chestnuts are believed to be remnants of an extra toe lost through evolution. They are flat and crusty areas devoid of hair. Why does my horse have scabby legs? Diffuse scabbing on a horse’s rump or flanks as well as Read more…
Equestrian riders often travel overseas with their horses for events every year. It should come as no shock that horses have to travel by plane, just like people. But they are loaded into stalls that are then loaded onto cargo planes. How are horses shipped to Olympics? In 1912 horses Read more…
A homozygous black (EE) horse means that it carries two copies of the black allele (EE). A homozygous black horse will always produce black based foals regardless of its mate. How do you know if your horse is black and homozygous? Homozygous black (E/E) horses will always produce black based Read more…
The Guinness World Record for the highest jump by a horse was set by Captain Alberto Larraguibel and ‘Huaso’ in Chile, 1949. The pair jumped 2.47 metres! Formerly named Faithful, Huaso was born in Chile in 1933. What breed of horse is the best jumper? 11 Best Horse Breeds for Read more…
Palloubet D’Halong. Palloubet D’Halong holds the record for the most expensive show jumper ever sold. The 16.1hh chestnut Selle Francais gelding was born on May 19th, 2003 and is by Baloubet du Rouet x Muguet du Manoir. What was the most expensive show jumping horse? PalloubetPalloubet was the most expensive Read more…