These intelligent creatures are capable of learning commands, tricks, patterns, cues, emotions, and much more. The smartest horse breeds include the Arabian, Morgan, Saddlebred, Friesian, Thoroughbred, Friesian, Friesian, and Friesian. What is the most trainable horse breed? Breeds like Morgans Read more…
Cannon Bone – This is the strongest bone in the horse’s body. Articulates with the 2nd row of carpal bones and forms the carpal/metacarpal joint. Distally articulates with the long pastern bone and joins with the fetlock joint. What is Read more…
Type B hearts. Type A/Type B hearts A horse’s heart has four chambers, just as all mammals do — two ventricles and two atria– but unlike other mammals, horses have what are called Type B hearts. Does a horse have Read more…
7 Ways to Keep Your Horse Happy Horses Enjoy Routine. Horses don’t just enjoy routine, they thrive on it. Horses are Social Animals. Horses are herd animals by nature and so they enjoy socialising. Horses Need a Day Off. Grooming Read more…
Horses were commonly shot after breaking their legs because they had a small chance of successful recovery. Even today, horses are often euthanized after a leg break. What happens to horses when they break a leg? Such cases are likely Read more…
Because horses can not stay off their feet for long periods, broken bones do not have a chance to heal, and so often sadly the kindest way to help a horse with a broken limb is to put it down. Read more…
Feeding, cleaning, grooming, and maintenance chores are all part of the day-to-day care of horses. It is also good to be aware of less frequent tasks like dental and hoof care, as well as more seasonal jobs like pasture management Read more…
In short, it doesn’t matter. There are three different colors of horse, that’s the only thing that matters. When you choose one you receive a skin for a mount. All are called Phobos, so all have the same name. Does Read more…
Horses that are unhappy often have tense nostrils that appear very thin. If his nostrils are relaxed, it is a sign your horse is happy and content. Another sign of happiness is a relaxed tail. If the tail is constantly Read more…
The world is full of wonderful horses, and the Quarter Horse, Morgan, and Appaloosa are just three examples of traditionally calm breeds that let you focus on why you started riding in the first place—for fun! What is a calm Read more…