Everything About Horses

neigh Add to list Share. The sound that a horse makes is called a neigh. A horse’s happy neigh is sometimes a greeting to other horses. You can use neigh to talk about the noise your horse makes, also known Read more…

neigh Add to list Share. The sound that a horse makes is called a neigh. A horse’s happy neigh is sometimes a greeting to other horses. You can use neigh to talk about the noise your horse makes, also known Read more…

There are four types of equine vocalizations: the whinny, nicker, snort and squeal. Each equine vocal communication has a precise meaning, and the sounds mean the same thing each time, for every horse. Horses share several different forms of equine Read more…

So when a horse spins around, it is because he has found a ‘side door’ which was open and easy to duck out through. The rider must make sure that all those ‘side doors’ are shut and locked – all Read more…

Foals Can Stand Within Two Hours of Birth Foals can stand, walk, and trot shortly after birth. Ideally, a foal should be up and nursing within two hours of birth. If the foal takes longer, it may be a good Read more…

Clenbuterol: This is a bronchodilator that may be beneficial in treating some horses with Equine Asthma. Clenbuterol dilates the airways, and may improve air flow, but it doesn’t treat the inflammation associated with the disease. How do you treat wheezing Read more…

Assembly of the Buglers. Nina Gilbert, director of choral activities, Lafayette College, official A.G. music historian: The most common tune in racing is “Assembly of the Buglers,” a.k.a. “First Call.” It’s a military tune, the first bugle call of the Read more…

If a horse is “downhill,” or lower at the withers than at the hip, the horse will carry more weight on its front end and lack maneuverability and driving power from behind (Figure 3). Carrying too much weight on the Read more…

Ultrasound can detect damage to the sacroiliac ligaments or arthritic changes of the bones. SI injections reduce inflammation around these joints. Keeping this area healthy requires exercise and proper nutrition. These are both equally imperative for a horse to reach Read more…

The pelvis has a very important function in providing the link between the spine (for support) and the hindlimb (for propulsion). At times the pelvis may be carrying the whole weight of the horse. What happens if a horse breaks Read more…