Anatomy of the Equine Respiratory System The equine respiratory system (we’ll say ERS for short) is made up of an upper and lower respiratory tract. To understand the function of the ERS, we must first examine its anatomy. FUN FACT: Over the last several decades, researchers have found growing evidence that the ERS may be…… Continue reading An Overview of the Equine Respiratory System and Its Functions
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Down to the Bones: The Equine Skeletal System
In this post, we are going to examine a few interesting and important aspects of the equine skeletal system. We will look at bone growth, how to properly train the skeletal system, and common problems that can occur. Courtesy of Wikimedia How Equine Bones Grow Equine bones grow in two different ways: longitudinally and in…… Continue reading Down to the Bones: The Equine Skeletal System
Straight From the Horse’s Mouth: The Equine Digestive System
An understanding of the equine digestive system is essential when establishing proper husbandry practices. Unfortunately, many modern day feeding and horsekeeping practices go against the horse’s natural way of being. Horses are herbivores and hindgut fermenters. They are built to eat around 1.5-2% of their body weight in forage (hay, grass, etc.) per day. Sadly,…… Continue reading Straight From the Horse’s Mouth: The Equine Digestive System