eight million horses. Trench warfare, gas attacks, barbed wire, machine guns and, from 1917 onwards, tanks would change the nature of war, but not before eight million horses, donkeys and mules had died. Horses were active on the Western Front and even more so facing the Ottoman offensive, to the Read more…
Horses were the only suitable method of transport in the difficult mountainous terrain of Northern Afghanistan. They were the first U.S. soldiers to ride horses into battle since January 16, 1942, when the U.S. Army’s 26th Cavalry Regiment charged an advanced guard of the 14th Japanese Army as it advanced Read more…
During the First World War horses were invaluable; they were used by cavalry regiments in battle, moved guns and supplies to the front and even pulled ambulances. They also faced a high death rate. Over the course of the war, Britain lost over 484,000 horses; one horse for every two Read more…
A war horse is often thought of as a huge cavalry charger or a smart officer’s mount. But during the First World War (1914-18), horses’ roles were much more varied. Their contribution included carrying and pulling supplies, ammunition, artillery and even the wounded. Are horses good for war? Horses were Read more…
Horsetail is mostly consumed in the form of tea, which is made by steeping the dried herb in hot water. What is horsehair used for? It is used for various purposes, including upholstery, brushes, the bows of musical instruments, a hard-wearing fabric called haircloth, and for horsehair plaster, a wallcovering Read more…
By the end of World War I, horses had proved as vulnerable as humans to new military tactics and technologies. And, just like human soldiers, millions of horses died in the war. Why did horses stop being used in war? The mode of warfare changed, and the use of trench Read more…
Sunburns occur most often on horses with light-colored coats, such as grays, Appaloosas, Paints and pintos, and on horses with bald faces or a white blaze or stripe. Do horses need sun protection? Protecting your horse against the sun is vital in the summer months. Like humans, horses can get Read more…
By World War II, motor vehicles had replaced horses in the Canadian Army. Today, the Canadian Army uses horses for ceremonial duties, riding clubs and treatment programs for soldiers suffering from stress injuries. Does the Canadian army still use horses? The Strathcona Ceremonial Mounted Troop is the mounted ceremonial cavalry Read more…
“Hot air rises, and when horses are scared they lift their heads and their respiration rate increases. In an enclosed space, they are at risk from toxic and often superheated smoke, as well as the physical effects of radiant heat. What are horses scared of the most? In the wild, Read more…
Tail-swishing indicates tension in the horse, often from back pain or other orthopedic issues. Checking saddle fit and back health is a good place to start. Another common cause of tension under saddle is equine gastric ulcer syndrome. What does it mean when a horse lifts its tail? Sexual Receptiveness Read more…