Horses lay down when they are tired. Horses get tired just like we do, and often they take a break by laying down. We had a horse that ran amok during rainstorms, but it would lay down and recover from Read more…
It is best to stand by the horse’s side for your comfort and safety, preferably 12 inches away from its head. Some people lead from in front or behind the shoulder, but this is not the safest position. What is Read more…
A horse who sleeps lying down feels safe, secure and content. Adult horses may sleep for a couple hours a day lying down in total, and younger horses for even longer. They will typically be partially on their side, legs Read more…
To protect themselves, horses instead doze while standing. They’re able to do this through the stay apparatus, a special system of tendons and ligaments that enables a horse to lock the major joints in its legs. The horse can then Read more…
About 60 to 70 percent of horses treated for EPM will improve, and 15 to 25 percent will recover completely. Do horses fully recover from EPM? In fact, 80% to 90% recover completely. Over all 10% to 20% of horses Read more…
A genetic test for the MYH1 mutation can be used to assist with the diagnosis of IMM or nonexertional rhabdomyolysis. Until the discovery of the genetic test, a muscle biopsy was performed. Horses with IMM have clinical signs of atrophy, Read more…
What does blood horse mean? A blood horse is either a Thoroughbred or a purebred horse, bred especially for racing. What is a purebred horse? The term for any horse or other animal derived from a single breed line is Read more…
HERDA has an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance and affects stallions and mares in equal proportions. Research carried out in Dr. Danika Bannasch’s laboratory at the University of California, Davis, identified the mutation causing HERDA. HERDA is caused by a Read more…
Morgans are known for having poor health and Acceleration; their Speed and Stamina are average, making them suitable for shorter journeys. Due to their small size, Morgans are extremely agile and maneuverable despite only having Standard handling. This makes them Read more…
Tying-up can occur during work, or within the rest period immediately following exercise. If a horse ties-up during work, stop further exercise, unsaddle and cool the horse down slowly by walking it for 2-3 minutes to lose heat and work Read more…