Horse whiskers: why they should never be trimmed
Horse whiskers: why they should never be trimmed The horse whiskers, commonly known as moustaches are thick, stiff hairs that grow mainly on the muzzle, around the nostrils, lips and eyes. Although they may look like simple hairs, they are actually sensory organs essential for the horse’s balance and perception. What are horse whiskers? Vibrissae are […]
Interesting fact: Proton, the Pope’s horse
Proton, the Pope’s horse Proton, the Arabian horse gifted to Pope Leo XIV: a gift with profound significance During the general audience on 16th October, Pope Leo XIV received an unexpected gift: Proton, a Arabian thoroughbred horse 12 years old, gifted by the Polish breeder Andrzej Michalski. The gesture originated from a photograph depicting the Pope on horseback during his mission […]
Curiosity: covered or uncovered? This is the question…
Covered or uncovered? This is the question… WINTER DILEMMA: TO COVER OR NOT TO COVER? THAT IS THE QUESTION… The horse’s coat: nature, adaptation and management with blankets Horses are extraordinarily adaptable animals: their physiology is designed to cope with climate change naturally. With the arrival of autumn and the approach of the cold months, […]
Interesting fact: shearing
With the arrival of autumn… it’s shearing time! For many horses, autumn marks the beginning of a new phase in the sporting or working season. The days are getting shorter, temperatures are starting to drop, and with the change in climate comes a physical change: the growth of winter coat. It is precisely at this […]
Fun facts: Jane, Diamon and Dinky. A special trio
Fun facts: Jane, Diamon and Dinky. A special trio “There is no creature in the universe that can hope to compete with a beautiful Hackney horse in terms of personality, bearing, gait and brilliance of action”. The modern Hackney horse is the result of crossbreeding between high-quality English breeds that took place in the 18th […]
CURIOSITY: The eighty-dollar champion, Snowman’s story on screen
CURIOSITY: The eighty-dollar champion, Snowman’s story on screen After Seabiscuit and Jappeloup, the legend of Snowman and Herry De Leyer will soon be on the big screen. The story of Snowman is not only a true tale of redemption and courage, but also a powerful symbol of hope that is now preparing to hit the […]
Breeds: Hackney, the carriage horse par excellence
Breeds: HACKNEY, THE CARRIAGE PAR EXCELLENCE “There is no creature in the universe that can hope to compete with a beautiful Hackney horse in terms of personality, bearing, gait and brilliance of action”. The modern Hackney horse is the result of crossbreeding between high-quality English breeds that took place in the 18th century, mainly in […]
Fun Fact: can horses have blue eyes?
Curiosity: can horses have blue eyes? Fun Fact: can horses have blue eyes? The blue-eyed horse is shrouded in myth and legend. In the past, many associated the rarity of this color with negative traits such as madness or untrustworthiness. Some even believed that such horses were more prone to tumors. In gypsy lore, a […]
Fun fact: why do horses yawn?
Fun fact:why do horses yawn? The meaning of a horse’s yawn is different from that of a human being. Let’s discover together the main reasons why it does so: Pain or discomfort: yawning can be a sign of discomfort, indicating the possible presence of colic, mouth pain or inner ear problems. Tension release: horses may […]
Fun fact: is it true that horses sleep standing up?
Fun fact:is it true that horses sleep standing up? Horses are known for their ability to sleep standing up, but, like all equids, they can also rest sitting or lying on their side, especially on fresh, clean straw, which they love to roll around in. There are two main reasons, one anatomical and the other […]