Everything About Horses

A healthy horse will have a slightly rounded “C” shaped profile when viewed from the rear, while a horse carrying too much fat will have a top-heavy look — almost like an apple shape — and may also have a Read more…

“Starting a horse under saddle” doesn’t just mean training a horse to carry riders on its back. Also known as “breaking” a horse, starting a horse under saddle encompasses training and conditioning that comes before riding. What is it called Read more…

Muzzle. Friederike Von Gilsa/Getty Images. The muzzle is the part of the horse’s head that includes the area of the mouth, nostrils, chin, lips, and front of the nose. What is the thing on a horse’s face called? Muzzle: The Read more…

Blanket / Snowcap Appaloosa A solid white covering the hip area, and contrasting against the base color of the horse, is known as a blanket or a snowcap. The white covering doesn’t have to be limited to the hip area; Read more…

Snip. A snip is a patch of white on the horse’s nose. What are the markings on a horse’s nose called? A snip is a patch of white on the horse’s nose. It may be a small spot between the Read more…

An animal’s long, protruding nose is often called a snout. The tricky part, though, is that not all long animal noses are called snouts. An elephant has a very long nose, but we don’t call it a snout, we call Read more…

Horses are strong because of their muscles. Their muscles are strong enough to pull strong carts and strong things like that. In addition, they have strong legs for running fast! If a horse doesn’t exercise, they can become fat, so Read more…

Walking on sand, different terrains, grass, on a road (if safe enough), and in water will make your horse fitter on each ground. Especially walking, trotting, and even trotting in the water can be added to the regular exercise routine Read more…

There are several medical treatments and diagnoses for which blindfolding your horse is helpful or necessary. Many vets and equine dentists place a towel over a horse’s eyes during dental procedures so the bright lights don’t frighten him during the Read more…

A centaur is a mythical Greek creature with the body of a horse and the head and torso of a man. What is a human with a horse head called? Centaur, Greek Kentauros, in Greek mythology, a race of creatures, Read more…