Official Army manual goes through the functional and operational aspects of using horses, donkeys, mules, and other animals. They’re iconic photos, U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers and other special operators riding on horseback in Afghanistan as they helped Northern Alliance Read more…
Today, formal battle-ready horse cavalry units have almost disappeared, though the United States Army Special Forces used horses in battle during the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. Did U.S. soldiers use horses in Afghanistan? This horse has been used to train Read more…
Lastly, when a horse falls to the ground, either under anesthesia, or while being euthanized, the fall is not always graceful and it happens fast. Once the euthanasia has occurred, disposal of the body must be considered. The options for Read more…
Young horses, or horses with excess energy, galloping freely in a field often hoist their tails high to show their exuberance. Horses that are spooked or frightened of something will also “flag” their tails, and mares in heat may raise Read more…
If your horse kicks you or bites you, you should punish him as soon as possible. Hesitating and only trying to do something in a minute is useless. Your reaction should be instant. Usually, its good to just use whatever Read more…
A leg might swing out to the side or under the body; a joint might overflex, or a foot scuff or drag. If he trips, an ataxic horse may be slow to correct himself and potentially fall. His trunk, neck Read more…
The extent to which the tail is clamped down will signal the extent to which the horse is feeling afraid. Horses will also clamp their tails down if they are feeling weak, tired or unwell. Why does my horse clamp Read more…
Caudal heel syndrome happens when the heel of a horse’s hoof is too far forward. This is often due to poor or a lack of trimming the hooves. When the hoof is not trimmed properly, it can become uneven and Read more…
After you have accumulated all of your supplies, it is time to get started. 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 Read more…
Also known as rat tail, broken hair or matted tail, tail rubbing most often indicates the presence of pin worms. Eggs of pinworms are laid around the anal area, which leads to intense itching, or pruritis, and tail rubbing is Read more…