Osteochondral fractures (carpal chip fractures) of the carpal bones are a common cause of lameness in racehorses. The primary etiologic factor is trauma, usually associated with fast exercise. Do horses have Carpals? The horse’s carpus or knee is also made Read more…
Fat is required for the horse’s body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, and dietary fat supplies the horse with essential fatty acids, such as omega-3 and -6, which the horse’s body can’t produce. Fat also helps Read more…
The equine tarsus (hock) consists of five joints and six bones aligned in three rows. The central tarsal bone is located in the second row. The distal tarsal bones have two main functions: they absorb shock and neutralize twisting forces. Read more…
Tie the Horse to a Fence With one end of the lead tied around the horse’s neck and the other end of the lead in your hand, position your pointer on one of the fence posts. The game control to Read more…
Foot Problems and Foot Care Donkeys’ hooves are quite different to horses, being tougher and more upright with a much thicker sole, and hoof problems are common. Are donkey hooves the same as horses? Donkeys’ feet are very different to Read more…
To prepare a horse for riding by equipping it with tack (harness, reins, saddle etc.) To attach in a temporary fashion. How do you tack up a horse? 7 Steps for Tacking Up a Horse for English Riding Secure Your Read more…
If an owner detects unusual heat in one or more hooves, this can be a sign of an injury or illness, though it may point to an abscess or some other problem besides laminitis. Horses that show this sign, especially Read more…
The only way that wind affects the going is because a strong wind will help to dry out the track quickly if it has been raining. However, what wind can do is affect the times of the races and make Read more…
For growing horses, it is safe to feed to a young horse and provides calories needed for growth and development. Performance horses also benefit from Stabilized Rice Bran, as it provides the additional calories needed for their high caloric expenditure Read more…
This is a hobble that attaches to the ring in your breast collar to keep your tie down strap in place. What is a tie down used for on a horse? Tie-downs are straps that connect the horse’s head, via Read more…