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Do Braids Hurt Horses?
Do braids hurt horses? They can, if they are done too tightly or kept in for too long. The process of braiding is usually painless, as long as you take care around the crest and the dock. Is it okay Read more…
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Do Horses Have Nerves In Their Tail?
Horse tails are, in a way, extensions of their spine. The horse’s tail consists of bone, muscle and nerves. They can effortlessly cause their tail to swish back and forth. Does pulling a horse’s tail hurt? MYTH: “Pulling a horse’s Read more…
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Does A Horse’S Mane Serve A Purpose?
Just like people have different hairstyles, horses may have different mane “styles.” Not only are horse manes visually appealing, but they provide multiple functions, including pest control, protection, and a clutch for riders to hold onto in the early days Read more…
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Why Is My Horse Scratching His Mane Off?
Mane rubbing is often caused by insect bites, particularly from ticks that attach to the horse’s neck skin to feed on blood. They are hard to see, but easy to feel by running your fingers through the base of the Read more…
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Where Does The Expression Shanks’S Pony Come From?
This phrase seems to be of Scottish origin. It is first recorded in The Tea-Table Miscellany: Or, a Complete Collection of Scots Sangs, published in 1729 by the Scottish poet, playwright, editor and librarian Allan Ramsay (1686-1758). Where did Shanks’s Read more…
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What Happens If A Horse Lays On Its Side Too Long?
Laying down too long can cut off circulation and cause skin ulcers, or even muscle damage and eventual kidney failure. Sometimes horses lay down and get stuck in a position that prevents them from getting up again—which is called getting Read more…
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Do Horses Get Scared By Loud Noises?
Modern horses still have that same flight instinct as prehistoric horses. When they hear a sudden noise—especially a loud one—they react with fear. Are horses afraid of loud noises? Being a prey species, horses evolved to rapidly react to potential Read more…
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Why Would You Slap A Horse?
We often see riders slapping their horse on the neck enthusiastically at the end of a showjumping round or dressage test. Patting is considered by many to be a way of telling the horse that they have performed well – Read more…
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What Do You Need To Make A Horse Hair Bracelet?
Step 1: Supplies and Tools Horsehair (see below for details) Sharp Scissors. Tape – I like Electrical tape. Masking tape will also work. 6mm diameter Kumihimo Bracelet Barrel Connector (1 pair). Horseshoe charm or other horsey charm (optional). 5 minute Read more…
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How Do You Clean Horsehair Jewelry?
To Clean your Horsehair Jewelry: Gently wash using a mild soap or shampoo. Use a soft toothbrush or gently agitate in a plastic container. Do not soak your horsehair jewelry. Let air dry. Never dry your horsehair jewelry using heat Read more…