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A smoother ride because they can absorb shock better. However, too long and it will be hard on the horse to do anything strenous and the chances of him going lame are higher.
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What does a Morgan horse look like?
Chestnut, brown or black in color. No white markings permitted above the knee or hock, except on the face. Between 14.1 and 15.2hh in height. Attractive head with broad forehead, large eyes and neat, alert ears, sloping shoulder and well defined withers, deep compact body, broad loins, well-muscled quarters, straight sound legs, long sloping pasterns, sound feet and full mane and tail. Intelligent. Used for riding, showing, stock horse, and carriage driving.
What problems are connected to long and short pasterns in horses?
The pastern is the horse's shock absorber. The pastern bone should be at a 45 degree angle which should match the angle of the shoulder (shoulders too should have a 45 degree angle). If a horse has too long pasterns it can cause a break-down of the pastern and possibly pull or overtax the tendons that run down the back of the leg. Tendon problems can be serious and can render a horse completely lame with a very long healing time. If the pastern is too short and/or upright it can't do it's job as shock absorber. The continued concussion as the horse moves stresses the rest of the bones and tendons in the legs. You can get stress fractures, knee problems and other problems especially the front legs. A horse that has short upright pasterns will usually be a very bumpy ride. The stride can be short and choppy and hard to sit at the trot and canter or lope. Too long or too short pasterns are a conformation fault that can lead to lifetime problems for the horse and owner. If you are considering breeding your mare make sure her conformation is as close to perfect as you can get. Don't count on the stallion being able to 'offset' conformation faults. If you are buying a horse make sure you get a vet check including x-rays and ask his advise about conformation faults and what to watch for when choosing a new horse.
How long is a horse in foal?
A horse is in foal for approximately 300 days.
What is acing a horse?
Acining a horse means you are drugging it. As long as this is done in moderation, it is safe for your horse if they need it.
How long will it take a horse to lose weight?
It depends how much the horse weighs and what breed.
Can long pasterns prohibit a horse from having a career in jumping?
Yes. Although a decent lenght of pastern gives the horse a comfortable ride, pasterns that are too long can be a detriment, especially in the sport of jumping. Long, very sloped pasterns can break down with repeated stress, which of course jumping is. If you have a horse with this kind of conformation it may be a good idea to find a less demanding sport. Remember also to use wraps or protective boots when doing vigorous work with your horse. Added caution:When a horse comes down on the other side of a fence his front feet and legs hit the ground first taking all the weight and concussion. Something to think about with long pasterns.
What does a Morgan horse look like?
Chestnut, brown or black in color. No white markings permitted above the knee or hock, except on the face. Between 14.1 and 15.2hh in height. Attractive head with broad forehead, large eyes and neat, alert ears, sloping shoulder and well defined withers, deep compact body, broad loins, well-muscled quarters, straight sound legs, long sloping pasterns, sound feet and full mane and tail. Intelligent. Used for riding, showing, stock horse, and carriage driving.
What problems are connected to long and short pasterns in horses?
The pastern is the horse's shock absorber. The pastern bone should be at a 45 degree angle which should match the angle of the shoulder (shoulders too should have a 45 degree angle). If a horse has too long pasterns it can cause a break-down of the pastern and possibly pull or overtax the tendons that run down the back of the leg. Tendon problems can be serious and can render a horse completely lame with a very long healing time. If the pastern is too short and/or upright it can't do it's job as shock absorber. The continued concussion as the horse moves stresses the rest of the bones and tendons in the legs. You can get stress fractures, knee problems and other problems especially the front legs. A horse that has short upright pasterns will usually be a very bumpy ride. The stride can be short and choppy and hard to sit at the trot and canter or lope. Too long or too short pasterns are a conformation fault that can lead to lifetime problems for the horse and owner. If you are considering breeding your mare make sure her conformation is as close to perfect as you can get. Don't count on the stallion being able to 'offset' conformation faults. If you are buying a horse make sure you get a vet check including x-rays and ask his advise about conformation faults and what to watch for when choosing a new horse.
Why did the vikings long-house have a sloping roof?
To shed snow.
What can help a horse that has a stiff back?
long reining-stretches out the back
How does a long tail help a horse?
A long tail helps horses keep flies away from their bodies.
Is horse poo acidic and does it help lower the pH number?
Horse Poo is always nutral as long as its aged properly and dried
Is it ok to ride a work horse exp. Clydesdale?
So long as you don't jump a work or draft horse it is OK to ride them. Many people jump draft horses when this is actually very detrimental to them. Drafts are not designed to jump with weight on their backs and they tend to have very short and upright pasterns which causes a lot of concussive forces to be placed upon the legs. Many draft horses can make excellent trail or pleasure riding horses.
Can keeping a horse on pasture alleviate heave symptoms?
It can help so long as the horse doesn't have what's called 'pasture heaves' where it's allergic to the molds in the grass.
Why are ramps for people with physical disabilities long and gently sloping rather than short and steep?
because people with disabilies are hurt or cant move the same way as a normal person, so they make it eaiser for the disabled person my makeing slopes long and gently sloping.
How might longshore currents and long shore drift affect attempts to reopen Midnight Pass?
erosion or sloping it
How long is a horse's back?
Long.
