The foreleg of the horse is, for the most part, a model of good engineering. Most of a horse’s weight is carried on its forelimbs. A horse puts more stress on its front legs than its rear limbs, because it Read more…
The flank area of your horse is located immediately in front of the horse’s sheath or udder. The flank includes the rear lower line of the horse’s abdomen area. The shape of the flank implies certain things about the horse’s Read more…
Stand at the horse’s shoulder. Cue your horse to walk with a slight forward motion of your right hand (not a tug or pull) on the lead rope. Say “walk” or “come” or whatever word you choose to use consistently. Read more…
Gaskin (horse) – large muscle on the hind leg of a horse or related animal between the stifle and the hock; the relevant section of the leg. What’s the Gaskin on a horse? the part of the hind leg of Read more…
That said, not all domestic horses have long manes, and breeds like the Akhal-Teke traditionally have short, sparse manes. Can a horse have no mane? Although roaching has many pros, it also has a few cons. Without a mane, horses Read more…
When a registered Quarter Horse is crossed with a registered Thoroughbred horse, the resulting foal is considered an Appendix Quarter Horse. This is because the foal receives “Appendix” registration. An Appendix Quarter Horse can only be bred to a regular Read more…
hind legs. The front legs are called the forelimbs and the hind legs are the hind limbs. What is a horses knee called? It’s the exact same situation with your horse. In fact, in veterinary terms, the joint that we Read more…
Here are three reasons to keep your heels down: Stability and safety. To lengthen your leg deep and around your horse for jumping or quick movements. A secure, anchored position if your horse spooks. Why do you ride a horse Read more…
The Cecum, Large Colon, and Small Colon The cecum is a large fermentation vat that is positioned primarily on the right side of the horse’s abdomen (FIGURE 4). Is the cecum on the right? The right colon consists of the Read more…
fur. The horse’s body covering is fur. It’s fur can be the colors white, tan, brown, and black. You can tell a horse is a horse by looking to see if it has a mane and the horse can neah. Read more…