Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), or bleeding from the lungs, occurs world-wide in the performance horse. However, it is observed rarely in other species. EIPH is an important cuase of exercise intolerance. It occurs primarily during spring racing in Quarter Horses, Read more…
Black, brown, bay, chestnut, palomino – horses come in several colours. Except white. Dr Mac explains why. A white horse is actually palomino – it’s a colouration that occurs when a gene causes the hair coat to gradually lose its Read more…
Adding cordial or food flavouring to water can help tempt fussy drinkers. Using soaked feeds can help aid hydration without the horse having to drink from a bucket. Adding salt or electrolyte supplements can help replace what is lost through Read more…
‘Milkshaking’ is fundamentally illegal doping of equines. It is the administration of alkalising agents to horses in order to improve their performance. By using a ‘milkshake’ the lactic acid produced by the horse whilst running is neutralised, therefore preventing muscle Read more…
Once you have identified that your horse is dehydrated, your vet will try to encourage your horse to drink fresh portable water. If this fails, the vet will administer electrolyte solutions through the mouth of your horse and stabilize it. Read more…
Euthanasia by shooting The alternative option is euthanasia by free bullet, or shooting. This is something that can be performed by a suitably licensed person which could include your veterinarian, a knackerman, huntsman, or equine slaughterhouse. What happens when a Read more…
Foals lie down for frequent naps and spend about half of their day sleeping until they are about three months old. As the foal gets older, the frequency of the naps becomes less, and they are more likely to stand Read more…
Government statistics from a few years ago show the Thoroughbred-racing industry sent an estimated 10,000 horses to slaughter annually, meaning that half of the 20,000 new foals born each year have eventually been killed for their flesh. What happens to Read more…
In Mulan (1998), Mulan’s horse Khan, is a Ferghana horse, a classical Chinese breed. Did they use real horses in Mulan? A total of 90 horses were used in the movie, including the main horse ridden by Mulan named Black Read more…
Khan is a character in Disney’s 1998 animated feature film, Mulan. He is Fa Mulan’s beloved steed, who aids her in the war against the Huns. Does Mulan have a horse? Khan is Mulan’s horse with a black coat and Read more…