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, 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 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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Horses have the perfect equipment to eat short grass (two pairs of incisors that meet in the mouth like sharp scissors). Horses can eat their fill (and get/remain fat) on grass plants that are 3cm – 4cm, ponies can do Read more…
Horses have manes to provide shade on hot sunny days and insulate their neck on cold days, and it acts as a natural fly screen. Manes also offer a layer of protection from predators’ teeth, and long forelocks shade the Read more…
In short, yes, horses can eat too much grass. As grass contains more calories that hay or haylage, it’s easy for your equine friend to pack on the pounds if they are allowed to graze freely all through the day. Read more…
Even if you don’t feed ACV daily, your horse can still get the benefits from their drinking water. Some owners choose to add apple cider vinegar to their horse’s water trough on an ongoing basis (recommended amount is 1 cup Read more…
Competition scents for horse and rider Basil. The dressage horse and rider always benefit from a quick sniff of basil before a test, as it sharpens the mind and helps retain focus on the task at hand. Bergamot. Chamomile. Eucalyptus. Read more…
Horses are herbivores that need a diet high in fiber and low in starch or sugar to maintain their health. Grass provides this and much more. Can a horse eat too much grass? In short, yes, horses can eat too Read more…