Hock: The joint on the hind leg of a horse that acts like a human ankle. Hoof: The foot of the horse or the part of the foot that touches the ground. Knee: On the front legs of a horse, Read more…
Tail. Tail. The tail is an extension of the spine. There are about 15 small vertebrae that make up the bone structure of the tail. What is the bum of a horse called? Hindquarters: the large, muscular area of the Read more…
A fly mask is a piece of gear used on horses heads to cover the eyes, jaw, and sometimes the ears and muzzle to protect them from flies and other biting insects. Fly masks can also provide UV protection to Read more…
The tail of the horse and other equines consists of two parts, the dock and the skirt. The dock consists of the muscles and skin covering the coccygeal vertebrae. The term “skirt” refers to the long hairs that fall below Read more…
The Chin Strap prevents pulling the bit through the horses mouth and hurting it. You can fit Chin Straps to all loose ring bits. What does a chin strap do for horses? Purpose: The chin strap (or curb strap) works Read more…
Core Diseases: The five core diseases include rabies, West Nile virus, Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, and tetanus. All horses are exposed to these potentially fatal diseases and need to be vaccinated annually according to the American Association of Equine Read more…
Horsehair. Horsehair is the long hair growing on the manes and tails of horses. Can horses feel pain in their mane? MYTH: “Pulling a horse’s mane doesn’t hurt! They don’t have nerves in their hair follicles like we do.” FACT: Read more…
The shin of a horse is very similar to a human’s shin or the front of the cannon bone just below the knee. Too much stress on that shin can lead to soreness. Shin soreness will develop when the front Read more…
Hock injections can be effective anywhere from 6-12 months. How often can you inject a horse? Depending on how your horse reacts to treatment, your vet may suggest routine injections yearly, bi-yearly, or on an as-needed basis. It is not Read more…
Common Procedures and Conditions Choke. One of the most distressing conditions for an owner to witness is an episode of choke. Laminitis. Laminitis is a condition we see very frequently within our practice and is now an almost year round Read more…