What’s inside horse hooves?
Horse hooves are the thick horny coverings that protect the end of the horse’s leg and also provide shock absorbency. Horse hooves are made of a tough protein called keratin – the same stuff our nails...
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Spurs are small metal tools that are attached to a rider’s boots. They’re used across most equestrian disciplines today and, historically, were used by the vast majority of military orders. Spurs are...
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1. Belgian draught – The world’s largest horse was a Belgian draught named Brooklyn Supreme, who weighed 1,500 kilograms (3,307 pounds) and stood 198 centimetres (78 inches) tall. 2. Camargue – Native...
View ArticleWhat’s inside horse hooves?
[fototag id=”Horsehoof”] Horse hooves are the thick horny coverings that protect the end of the horse’s leg and also provide shock absorbency. Horse hooves are made of a tough protein called keratin –...
View ArticleHow riding spurs work
[fototag id=”Spurs”] Spurs are small metal tools that are attached to a rider’s boots. They’re used across most equestrian disciplines today and, historically, were used by the vast majority of...
View ArticleEquine anatomy explained
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View ArticleHorse breeds
1. Belgian draught – The world’s largest horse was a Belgian draught named Brooklyn Supreme, who weighed 1,500 kilograms (3,307 pounds) and stood 198 centimetres (78 inches) tall. 2. Camargue – Native...
View ArticleWhat’s inside horse hooves?
Horse hooves are the thick horny coverings that protect the end of the horse’s leg and also provide shock absorbency. Horse hooves are made of a tough protein called keratin – the same stuff our nails...
View ArticleHow riding spurs work
Spurs are small metal tools that are attached to a rider’s boots. They’re used across most equestrian disciplines today and, historically, were used by the vast majority of military orders. Spurs are...
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View ArticleEquine anatomy explained
Load bearing yet light on its feet, the horse boasts an extremely efficient design
View ArticleHorse breeds
1. Belgian draught – The world’s largest horse was a Belgian draught named Brooklyn Supreme, who weighed 1,500 kilograms (3,307 pounds) and stood 198 centimetres (78 inches) tall. 2. Camargue – Native...
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