Originally horse brasses began as charms or amulets to ward off evil and to bring good luck, but they continued as festive decoration long after their original use had been forgotten. Horse brasses are fastened to various parts of the Read more…
Mix together 1/2 cup of vinegar, a teaspoon of salt, and a sprinkling of flour until it forms a paste. Spread the mixture on the brass and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Rinse with cool water and Read more…
As you may know, a breastplate is a piece of riding equipment, used to keep the saddle or harness on a horse from sliding back. It not only secures the saddle, but still allows a horse’s big shoulder’s to move Read more…
(ˈlætɪˌɡəʊ) n, pl -gos or -goes. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) US and Canadian a strap on a horse’s saddle used to tighten a cinch that keeps it in position. What is the difference between a billet and a latigo? Read more…
The horse chestnut is a tall, broad tree that has been widely planted in parks and gardens. Originally native to the mountains of northern Greece and Albania, it was introduced into the UK in 1616 and has since become naturalised. Read more…
Almonds are an extremely nutritious snack for both humans and horses alike. They provide supplemental vitamin E, critical monounsaturated fats, biotin, and minerals, including copper and manganese, which are all needed to maintain and improve hoof health. What are horse Read more…
The atlas is one of the two upper cervical vertebrae, also known as C1, which is the first vertebra of the spinal column. It is the vertebra that is in contact with the occipital bone, a flat bone located at Read more…
The longer you count, the more legs a horse has Also, it has two forelegs at the front and two hind legs in the back. This makes it 8. It has two legs on the left side and two legs Read more…
ponies. Thus, the plural form of pony would be pony – y + ies i.e. option a, ponies. What is the plural for pony? Singular. pony. Plural. ponies. The plural form of pony; more than one (kind of) pony. How Read more…
Humerus – articulates with the scapula and the radius and ulna at the shoulder and elbow joint respectively. The angle at which it lies allows for great shock absorption during movement (Fig. 16.1). The humerus is one of the strongest Read more…