Horses, like other mammals, have only one heart. However, the frog in each hoof acts like a pump to push blood back up the leg with each step a horse takes. Does a horse have a 4 chambered heart? The Read more…
The hoof is arguably one of the most important horse body parts. In structure it is somewhat comparable to our fingernails. Proper hoof care and shoeing can mean the difference between a sound and unsound (lame) horse. Withers- The withers Read more…
The horse should be uncomplicated and easy to handle, yet eager to please and perform, have strong nerves, be reliable, and have a good character as well as a calm and well-balanced temperament. Particularly undesirable are horses that are difficult Read more…
The Longissimus dorsi is the strongest muscle in a horse’s body. It originates from the last four cervical vertebrae and extends down the spine to the pelvis. This muscle raises and supports the head and neck and is used for Read more…
The text below explains how these five freedoms apply to horses. Freedom from hunger and thirst. Freedom from discomfort. Freedom from pain, injury and disease. Freedom from distress and fear. Freedom to express natural behaviour. What are the basic needs Read more…
An unwillingness to work or sluggish, listless behavior is the first sign of boredom, and horses that are habitually bored may repeated circle their stall, paw the ground or bang their heads on wall or beams. How do you keep Read more…
Draft horse breeds, including Clydesdales, Shires, and Percherons, have successfully bred with thoroughbreds, quarter horses, and paint horses to produce docile horses of a smaller stature. These crossbreeds are easier for beginners to mount, ride, and maintain at a more Read more…
Animals. Cob (horse), a small sturdy horse or large pony. Cob, an adult male swan. What are cobs in food? A cob is a small, round loaf of bread, or a small, round bread roll. Originally they would have been Read more…
The 3-Step corn cob break-in process Take the first few bowls just further than bad. When you get to the bottom of the bowl it will start to taste bad. Let the tobacco smolder until it’s burnt out. Don’t clean Read more…
In high-income countries, horses are primarily used for sport, breeding, animal assisted therapy, or as companions for leisure. What are 3 uses of horses? Most domesticated horses in the world today are used to ride and to do farm or Read more…