Horses bear 60% of their body weight in their front limbs; thus, shoulder health is essential. The shoulder connects the front limbs to the trunk and provides support for the front half of the body. For normal function, all of Read more…
The vertebral column, ribs, and sternum stabilize the torso and facilitate flexibility for rapid changes in direction. Long bones connect to each other at joints, which allow limb flexion. This joint construction short- ens the lever arm, decreasing the force Read more…
The distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) is the articulation between the middle phalanx, distal phalanx and the navicular bone. Where is the DIP joint? The DIP joint in the finger is located at the tip of the finger, just before the Read more…
Good quality legume hay can have roughly 18 to 22 percent crude protein, while good quality grass hay can have 10 to 16 percent crude protein. Again, quality and growth stage at harvest determine how digestible the hay is and Read more…
Recovery of Fractures of the Elbow in Horses Unfortunately, some horses have to be euthanized because the fracture is too severe or the horse is not healthy. However, with fast treatment, any break may be repairable. Can a broken elbow Read more…
The elbow joint of the horse is a complex articulation of the humerus, radius, and ulna. All three bones are intimately connected by substantial collateral ligaments. What bones make up the elbow joint in animals? The elbow joint is made Read more…
Arthur/John can also feed their horse on horseback by toggling the inventory and selecting the food which they want to feed to them, the best options being stuff like apples, oatcakes, horse hay, and carrots. How do you feed your Read more…
The leg has three major joints: the ankle, knee and hip joints. These joints are the rider’s “springs.” They support the body while allowing it to move. Each of these joints must be allowed to move freely, or the springs Read more…
Horses are herbivores that can survive on a steady supply of healthy grass, shrubs and general plant life. The University of Connecticut estimates that horses graze for 15 to 17 hours a day if left in an environment where there Read more…
1: Endoskeletons: The skeletons of humans and horses are examples of endoskeletons. They provide bodies with support, protection of organs, and aid in movement. The human skeleton is an endoskeleton that consists of 206 bones in the adult. What type Read more…