Muzzle. 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. The muzzle is very mobile and sensitive. Whiskers help the horse sense things close to Read more…
Not all horses need muzzles. In fact, many do well on pasture year-round. However, muzzles are lifesavers for some. “Certain breeds of horses—including ponies, Saddlebreds, and Morgan horses, among others—are very efficient with their nutrition and can store fat readily,” Read more…
By definition, a bit is a piece of metal or synthetic material that fits in a horse’s mouth and aids in the communication between the horse and rider. It’s part of the bridle and allows the rider to connect with Read more…
Balanced nutrition, regular exercise, protection such as pads, and attention to environment can help your horse grow a healthier sole. Be proactive and learn about your horse’s feet. Get a good veterinarian-farrier team involved, and understand that some horses just Read more…
Blaze: a wide white stripe down the middle of the face. Strip, stripe, or race: a narrow white stripe down the middle of the face. Bald face: a very wide blaze, extending to or past the eyes. Some, but not Read more…
Flank: side of the trunk of a horse. Fetlock joint: joint between the cannon and the pastern. Toe: front of the hoof. Which side of the horse is the outside? The term “outside” is defined as the side of your Read more…
Rolling in mud or dirt is a natural way horses condition their coats and protect themselves from insects. And similar to a pig rolling in a cool puddle of muck on a hot day, horses can also reduce their body Read more…
fly mask. A fly mask or fly cap is a mask used on horses to cover the eyes, jaw, and sometimes the ears and muzzle to protect from flies. The mask is semi-transparent and made from a mesh allowing the Read more…
No! Horses should not consume chicken feed since it was designed for the nutritional needs of chickens. It will not contain the correct nutrients for horses and may even contain additives that are dangerous for your equine friend. What is Read more…
As long as a horse’s teeth, especially its molars, are sound and free of disease, horses have no trouble breaking the tough outer coat of the kernels, which exposes the nutritious center to digestive enzymes. Is Whole corn OK for Read more…