If you’ve ever been around a stable, you might have noticed that people who handle horses have a language all their own. There are many specific words to describe the details of the horse’s body and even though it’s not important to learn them all, it’s good to realize that horses have very unique bodies!
Becoming a Horse Vet
There may be some of you who have considered a career involving horse care. Equine veterinarians are doctors who provide medical care for horses.
Why Do Horses Wear Blinders?
Horses have their eyes at the sides of their heads, which indicates that they are hunted in nature — similar to rabbits, for example — as opposed to the hunters such as cats. So, horses have peripheral vision, which means they can end up running off course unless they are made to remain focused. Blinders are small squares of firm …
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