Why Trim a Horse? Horses are trimmed to make them look neater for the show ring and also for the convenience of their owners. The following areas may be trimmed: Mane. Why do people cut off horses manes? In medieval Read more…
once a year. Adult horses should have a complete veterinary examination at least once a year. Geriatric horses (older than 20 years old) should see their veterinarian twice a year or more frequently because illness is more common in older Read more…
Near Side. The left side, also called the “near side,” is considered the proper side for mounting and dismounting a horse. This tradition goes back to the days when horses were used in battle, and the rider’s weapon was a Read more…
“A barrel horse can be a tall, racier type or a shorter, starter type, but he needs to be conformationally correct,” Butterfield says. “It’s important to have correct conformation, good bone, and good feet for the size of horse and Read more…
The Lake of the Horse God is a location from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It is located in the Faron Grasslands region south of Highland Stable. Upon crossing the Horse God Bridge, located above the lake, Read more…
Living horses have only one toe, but if you look closely, you might be able to spot minuscule vestigial ones just above their hooves. Do horses have one toe? Clues came from a 35-million-year-old horse called Mesohippus. Equine scientists the Read more…
There are a few essentials to be aware of when it comes to caring for your horse. Having these items on hand will make horse ownership a breeze. I would include: Halter & Lead Rope. Grooming Kit. Equine First Aid Read more…
Artiodactyl, any member of the mammalian order Artiodactyla, or even-toed ungulates, which includes the pigs, peccaries, hippopotamuses, camels, Artiodactyl, deer, giraffes, pronghorn, antelopes, Artiodactyl, goats, and cattle. It is one of the larger mammal orders, containing about 200 species, a Read more…
So despite first appearances, it turns out horses still have all their fingers and toes – they are just hidden in their bones. Did horses used to have fingers? Scientists agree that humans, horses and other mammals are descendants of Read more…
A horse’s legs are some of the most important parts of its body. Their legs are what keep them moving, keep them active, and well, keep them happy as no horse would want to be sedentary. As a horse owner, Read more…