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 […]
All wild cats mark their territory. And domestic cats still retain the urge to stake out their claim, especially if they feel like their territory is being imposed upon. Cats communicate through scent. They have scent glands in their cheeks, flanks and foot pads. They rub these parts of their bodies on whatever they feel […]
The amount of weight a horse can carry depends upon the horse. Some can carry more comfortably than others. While horses willingly carry heavy weight, it can cause changes in gait as well as back and leg problems. Some riders, such as the disabled, tend to distribute their weight unevenly, making them seem heavier and […]
