Curb has been historically defined as enlargement or thickening of the long plantar ligament along the back side (plantar aspect) of the equine hindlimb. Visible swelling evident just below the point of the hock was thought to be a result Read more…
What function do feathers serve? The long and thick hairs cascading down some horses legs make a waterproof protective barrier to keep the undercoat and skin dry from the harsh elements, while also protecting their legs against brambles or other Read more…
Considered the most beautiful horse breed in the world, Friesians are native to Friesland in the Netherlands. Known for the striking black coat and long flowing mane, Friesians were originally bred to carry medieval European knights into battle. What breed Read more…
Irish Draughts have achieved top marks as hunters, event horses, jumpers, and dressage mounts in international competition, and crossing them with Thoroughbreds has produced performance horses with exceptional strength, soundness, and temperament. Are Irish Draughts Warmbloods? The Irish Draught breed Read more…
Color and Markings Irish Draught horses present with a wide variety of solid coat colors, with gray and chestnut being the most common. Other coat colors include white, black, brown, dun, champagne, cremello, palomino, perlino, grullo, and roan. What colors Read more…
The majority of domestic horses have chestnuts on all four legs, as does the Przewalski’s horse, but a few horse breeds are reported to lack chestnuts on the hind legs. These include: Banker horse (most individuals) Caspian pony (some individuals) Read more…
Chorioptic mange is caused by infestation with Chorioptes bovis (formerly C equi) and is the most common form of mange in horses. Draft horses are commonly infested, although all breeds are susceptible. Lesions caused by C bovis start as a Read more…
Horses have exceptional night vision. This device is called the tapetum lucidum. The tapetum lucidum is a layer that reflects light onto the retina and makes the horse much better than its rider at seeing in dim light. Do horses Read more…
Other mammals, such as horses and cats, have four legs. Their two front legs are called forelegs, and their two back legs are called hind legs. Did horses have 5 legs? Horses have an even number of legs. Behind they Read more…
Arm and leg of man and horse are examples of homologous organs. What is an example of a homologous? A common example of homologous structures in evolutionary biology are the wings of bats and the arms of primates. Although these Read more…