white spotting pattern. Sabino (SB) is a white spotting pattern in the horse characterized by white patches on the face, lower legs, or belly, and interspersed white hairs on the midsection. How do I know if my horse is sabino? Read more…
One is primary sinusitis, in which a bacterial infection invades the delicate lining of the sinus and causes a build-up of pus in the sinus cavity. These horses will have a unilateral (one-sided) nasal discharge and the diagnosis can be Read more…
For the role as Zorro, Banderas took training with the Olympic national fencing team in Spain, and practiced his moves with real steel swords, then he used the lighter aluminum swords in the movie. He also took a month-long course Read more…
There are currently no scientifically verified DNA tests for PSSM2, but a muscle biopsy can be performed for diagnosis. There is no cure for PSSM, but most affected horses can be managed successfully through diet and exercise. How do you Read more…
The foundation stock for the Belgian was originally known as the Brabant, named after the specific region within Belgium from which the breed originates. Historically, the breed has gone by several names including Cheval de trait Belge, Brabançon, Trait Belge Read more…
Whether your horse’s eyes are open or closed is likely an indication of how sound he is sleeping, with open eyes indicating a lighter sleep. To get that all-important, deep REM, or rapid eye movement sleep that humans crave, he Read more…
Belgian are excellent horses for beginner riders. They’re calm, good-natured, and willing to work with riders of all skill levels. Horse riding facilities often use Belgians as their beginner’s mount because they are large enough for even the biggest novice Read more…
Are Belgian horses good for beginners? Belgian are excellent horses for beginner riders. They’re calm, good-natured, and willing to work with riders of all skill levels. Horse riding facilities often use Belgians as their beginner’s mount because they are large Read more…
As mammals all horses are warm-blooded – they don’t need to lie around in the sun to summon energy for the day, although some do like to! Can a horse be cold blooded? Cold-blooded horses encompass the draft breeds such Read more…
Vetting horses for sale prior to purchase is important and something Horse & Hound would always recommend before paying for any horse or pony. Should I have a horse vetted? Once you have chosen a horse or pony that you Read more…