Important bones and joints of the hindlimb Pelvis: made up of the os coxae, the largest of the flat bones in a horse. Femur: the largest long bone in a horse. Patella. Tibia: runs from stifle to hock. Fibula: completely Read more…
3 A horse’s tail contains 15 to 21 vertebrae, docking typically leaves a tail approximately 15 cm (6 inches) long. Is there a bone in a horse tail? Anatomy of an equine tail Flexible and strong, the horse’s tail is Read more…
The horse’s tail consists of bone, muscle and nerves. They can effortlessly cause their tail to swish back and forth. In fact, tail movement can also tell you a lot about a horse’s current mood. An excited horse might elevate Read more…
Some horse breeds, like Arabians, naturally hold their tails up high. It’s easier to notice an unusually high tail in breeds with naturally low hanging tails, like draft breeds. Why do some horses hold their tails up? A raised tail Read more…
Docked tails were safer for the horses An undocked tail also is at risk of snarling around the swing bar or leader. A horse’s tail caught in the leader will injury the horse and may even cause permanent damage. Why Read more…
According to Official Guinness Records, The longest tail on a horse is 381 cm (12 ft 6 in) and was measured on the mare JJS Summer Breeze on 23 August 2007. She is owned by Crystal and Casey Socha of 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…
Getting your horse to grow a flowing mane, though, takes some care and effort. Start by feeding them a healthy diet rich in high-quality proteins and essential vitamins. Make an effort to protect new growth by carefully washing and brushing Read more…
There are a number of reasons why a horse may not like to be groomed. Sometimes it’s a sign of a larger medical issue going on – they could be shying away because they are in pain. Other times, it’s Read more…
Horsehair is tough and difficult to snap but doesn’t cause any scratches on surfaces at the same time. Is boar hair softer than horse hair? Boar hair is a stiffer shaving brush hair that softens with use. Horse hair is Read more…