Do Spurs Hurt Horses?

While watching an old western movie with my son the other day, he was asking about all the old kinds of equipment that they would use for horses. He’s always been interested in cowboys and horses, as so many boys his age are. But one thing he was quite concerned about was the use of …

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Do Horses Have Udders?

Alternative forms of milk have been growing in popularity for the last few years with alternatives such as oat and soya milk becoming widely used. Milk from other animals such as goats have also grown in popularity for their nutritional value. This milk is produced using udders but do all animals have them? Do horses …

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Are Racehorses Inbred?

Are Racehorses Inbred? (Answered!)

I recently attended a local horse race with a friend. Not one of the large, high-stakes races. Just a small, local competition. Still, the race interested me a ton — especially when it came to the animals. They raced with such ease, and I wondered not only how they were trained but what their descendancy …

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Do Horses Sweat?

Sweating is something that comes very naturally to humans, and we do it whenever we are exercising or if we are very hot. Not many animals sweat, however, and this got me thinking about which ones could. But what about horses? Can horses sweat? I was curious about this and decided to look into it …

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How Many Teeth Does A Horse Have?

No matter what the species of animal, dental health and hygiene is extremely important. This is true for horses and is an area of the overall care of your horse that shouldn’t be ignored. While thinking about this topic a simple question came to my mind that I realized I didn’t know the answer to. …

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