Horseshoes apparently are a Roman invention; a mule’s loss of its shoe is mentioned by the Roman poet Catullus in the 1st century bc. The density and insensitivity of the hoof makes it feasible to attach shoes securely by nailing. Read more…
Horses often shake their heads while resting because of annoying biting insects. However, head tossing at rest could also be caused by overstimulation or anxiety. Finally, head tossing could be the result of a sensitivity to light that could be Read more…
Dead and dying horses are often said to be “sent to the glue factory.” Why are horses good for making glue? They have a lot of collagen. Collagen is a key protein in connective tissues (cartilage, tendons, ligaments) as well Read more…
Gorilla Glue is not made from horses or gorillas, nor any other animal. Gorilla Glue is a polyurethane-based polyurethane glue that was used primarily outside the U.S. in the woodworking industry. What is Gorilla Glue made from? Gorilla Glue is Read more…
Horses select pieces of forage and pick up finer foods, such as grain, with their sensitive, prehensile lips. The front teeth of the horse, called incisors, clip forage, and food is then pushed back in the mouth by the tongue, Read more…
If horses do not receive proper nutrition (or any food) for long enough, they’re likely to trying eating whatever they can find in an effort to survive. Horses may also try pieces of meat given to them by humans for Read more…
In the racing world, there have been many reports of horses killing small animals, particularly dogs and cats. There are also several startling accounts of meat eating horses in this Carnivorous Horses article. Do horses get along with cats? Horses Read more…
The spinal nerves arise from the spinal cord and extend axons outward into the front and hind legs and to the chest, abdomen, and tail. Does it hurt a horse when you pull its tail? MYTH: “Pulling a horse’s mane Read more…
Anatomy of an equine tail It is made up of approximately 18 vertebrae—some horses have more, others have fewer. The bones are progressively smaller from the root of the tail to the tip; the last one is pointed. Can a Read more…
Docking. Docking traditionally has been performed to prevent the tail of the horse from interfering with harness and carriage equipment. Specifically, if a rein passes under the horse’s tail the horse may clamp its tail down and cause the driver Read more…