Horses spend most of their lives standing on their feet and hooves which is why it is so important to keep them in the best shape possible. The ancestor of the horse, eohippus, had 4 toes. As horses evolved, they developed into one-toed animals, but evidence remains of the other toes. A horse’s hoof is […]
When horses eat, the food is swallowed and passes down the esophagus into the stomach. There is a strong band of muscle called the cardiac sphincter around the esophagus at the stomach entrance. While all mammals have the cardiac sphincter which is a valve, it is different in horses for these reasons. It is extremely […]
As a pet owner, you may have a lot of questions surrounding quality local pet care. There are plenty pet care services to choose from these days including dog sitting, cat sitting, pet waste removal, pet boarding, doggie daycare, dog training and more. There are plenty of pet service providers who are eager to help […]
