It’s funny when non-horse people are astounded to learn a horse’s hoof is not a solid thing at the end of its leg. That hard hoof encapsulates a lot of tissue including bone, tendons and other structures. But what happens when the hoof capsule comes off? Farrier Life Horse Shoeing demonstrates how a hoof is rebuilt after the horse loses it.
There are a lot of reasons why a horse may be lame. Soft tissue injuries, joint inflammation and bruises of all types, can all make a horse lame. These are often obvious, and present with not just lameness but heat you can feel an ...
There is no doubt about it. Foal’s hooves look really weird right after they are born. That strange look doesn’t last long, however. Learn about eponychium, also known as golden slippers or fairy fingers and why they are so crucia ...
We’ve all heard of horseshoes, and even horse boots. But horse slippers? Learn about horse slippers and other survival strategies, both physical and behavioral, Mother Nature provided to not just horses, but many animals to ensure ...
It’s funny when non-horse people are astounded to learn a horse’s hoof is not a solid thing at the end of its leg. That hard hoof encapsulates a lot of tissue including bone, tendons and other structures. But what happens when the ...
Exploring the History of Our Past looks at the transition from equine power to motor vehicles almost one hundred and twenty years ago in the mountains of Appalachia. Whether ridden or driven, the horse and mule were central to tra ...
Although the Kentucky Derby is over and eyes are on the upcoming Preakness questions about why seven horses died in the leadup to the Derby are lingering. One trainer has received an indefinite suspension when 2 horses under his c ...
Horses are a part of many festivals worldwide. Some elements of these events may look familiar to us, but others are less so. The Japanese Tado Festival happens the first week in May and part of the festival is a horse-jumping con ...
Event rider Oliver Townend of Great Britain has been disciplined by the FEI for dangerous riding of dangerous jumps. And, says this young eventer, it’s not the first time Townend has been under scrutiny. It could be time for those ...
After a brutal training session with a foal, a man is charged with animal abuse. The incident, which was said to last about 45 minutes and captured on the stable’s CCTV. The 42-year-old man was charged and sentenced to five months ...
3P *JimJam* has ousted comeback star 3Pa *Avast, Ye Myth who slipped to an altogether respectable 14th place after capturing the top spot twice. JimJam is a Standardbred stallion out of the PythonPonyPalaces STANDBR stables. At th ...
Despite training, and practice things can still go awry when it involves horses. The coronation of King Charles was sure to be a family drama, but the horses joined in as well. Several horses participating in the parade appeared o ...
Teaching a horse self-carriage is challenging, especially if you have bad riding habits. Here are some thoughts on riding position, your horse’s suppleness and an interpretation of dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin’s theory of ‘sh ...
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