The UK Mounted Policing section has also confirmed that they will no longer clip their horse’s whiskers for cosmetic purposes. The BHS advises that sensory hairs located around the mouth, nose, eyes and inner ears are an important sensory organ Read more…
While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never hear an equestrian refer to their horse’s coat as fur. A horse’s coat is known as hair, however, it is often referred to as Read more…
How to Groom a Horse Quartering. This process is a quick brush with a dandy brush and curry comb to remove stable stains and make him presentable and clean enough to ride. Full Groom. Strapping. Bush-Over or Set-Fair. Method of Read more…
Ergots are a bit more pointy and feel like the end of an eraser on a wooden pencil. You don’t really have to trim them. But if you’re so inclined, you can trim them without causing the horse any pain. Read more…
Both hair and fur are made of keratin and grows through follicles in the skin. When referring to the coat of the horse, equestrians use the term hair, although many horse lovers simply refer to their horse’s hair as a Read more…
The Horse’s Tail Bone Many of us think that horse tails are just tufts of long hair, much like the hair that grow on our scalp. This, however, is not true. Horses do not have their tail hair growing directly Read more…
Addressing underlying metabolic issues, increasing exercise and feeding a lower-calorie diet will support weight loss and help you get rid of your horse’s cresty neck. Once your horse has reached a moderate body condition score of 4-5, excess fat along Read more…
Horses have sensory vibrissae on their muzzles — around their nostrils, mouth and chin — as well as around their eyes on both their upper and lower eyelids. A horse’s whiskers help him navigate his world. Why do horses have Read more…
Horsehair plaster, also known as lath and plaster, is typically found in older homes and homes of significant historical value. This practice is not commonly used today. In fact, drywall began replacing the process in the 1950s. However, you can Read more…
The horsehair braid that’s on the market today doesn’t have a single strand of a horse’s mane or tail woven into it. Instead, it is made from polyester, nylon, or plastic. They come in different widths, but, generally, I most Read more…