1. You can feel a horse’s pulse on both his front and hind legs just over his sesamoid bones. The closest pulse point to the hoof that is relatively easy to find, this is the best place to feel for Read more…
Equine blood donations are a critical part of the RVC equine veterinary service, as they enable them to facilitate high levels of emergency care as well as cutting edge surgical and clinical procedures. It is vital that horse blood is Read more…
approximately 1%. Heart Size In the equine enthusiast’s defense, horse’s hearts are indeed quite large. The average horse’s heart weighs approximately 1% of its body weight, so a standard 1,000-pound horse has a heart weighing a whopping 10 pounds. Do Read more…
WHP = HQ / 3960 Where H is the change in pressure measured in height of water in feet and Q is the water flow rate in gallons per minute. This equation was derived knowing that one horse- power is Read more…
twice a day. It’s critical to feed horses at least twice a day on a regular schedule. Many horses benefit from being fed 3 or more feedings spread out throughout the day. This is better for their digestive tract and Read more…
Brushing boots or splint boots are used to protect a horse’s legs during exercise, protecting the lower leg from injury that may occur if one leg or hoof strikes the opposite leg. Do splint boots help horses? Splint boots provide Read more…
Mix together 1/2 cup of vinegar, a teaspoon of salt, and a sprinkling of flour until it forms a paste. Spread the mixture on the brass and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Rinse with cool water and Read more…
The iris in the horse comes in two colors—brown (many shades) and blue. Its function is to control the size of the pupil in response to light to control the amount of light that reaches the back of the eye. Read more…
Black horse shoe ring should be worn on the middle finger of the right hand. ✔️ It removes malefic effects of ‘Sadhesati’ caused due to Saturn, eradicates ill-effects of evil spirits and brings immense good luck and wealth to the Read more…
Horse brasses are still used today, and have also become popular as decorative items. Apart from the exceptionally rare brasses, fine examples can be still bought relatively cheaply and the diverse nature make them an ideal collectible. How can you Read more…