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Why Don’t Horses Get Fleas? What about Ticks, Lice, or Mites?
Horses, like most mammals, are almost entirely covered in hair, but unlike other animals, horses rarely get fleas. This oddity made me wonder why don't horses get fleas? Horses don't often get...
One of our older horses, chestnuts, and ergots are very apparent, which stirs my grandchildren's curiosity. They routinely ask why does he have them and what are they for. So I decided to do some...
Why are Horses so Fragile? Delicate Legs, Sensitive Stomachs
My granddaughter's barrel horse bowed a tendon and is going to lay up for a while. Her horse has tons of potential but can't stay healthy, and this recent injury caused her to wonder why horses are...
My uncle had a spotted horse that previously spent time performing with the circus. This fantastic creature always captivated me, and recently I began to wonder if the spots on its coat, contributed...
One of our older mares has heaves, and it seems her breathing is getting worse as she ages. We want to ensure the food she's eating isn't contributing to her condition, so I did some research on...
We are taking children to visit wild horses held by the Bureau of Land Management. The children are extremely comfortable around horses, but I'm concerned these wild horses may be dangerous. ...