Stringhalt is a condition in horses characterized by an abnormal, exaggerated flexion of one or both hind legs during movement, often causing a jerky or "stringy" appearance. It can be caused by various factors, including nerve damage or irritation, and may be associated with certain dietary deficiencies or environmental factors. While mild cases may not significantly impact a horse's performance, more severe instances can lead to noticeable lameness and require veterinary intervention for management. Treatment options may include adjustments in diet, physical therapy, or medications to alleviate symptoms.
A dozen horses is usually called a 'string' of horses.
No, there is no definite cure. In some cases muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants or other drugs that affect the nervous system may provide some relief. There is also a surgical procedure that may provide some relief, but the the results are variable.
If it is more than a string, it would be more than 3 horses.
a string of polo ponies is the 7 horses that a polo player plays on during a game.
a herd Horses (General) Team, Harras, Stable, Troop, Stud (a group belonging to one owner) Horses (Colts) Rag, Rake Horses (Ponies) String Horses (Wild) Herd
The Pony Express
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This is a descriptive term for a line of horses. They would typically be tied together with a rope, which cowboys exaggerated to be a string.
A group of spare horses is commonly referred to as a "string" of horses. This term is often used in the context of trainers or ranchers who keep multiple horses for various purposes, such as riding, racing, or work. The term emphasizes the idea that these horses are not in regular use, but are maintained for specific needs or events.
There are so many nouns for horses like Haras, stud, herd, string, field, mews, mob, parcel, rag, slate, set, team, stable.
Halt!
It is a harras, rag, heard, string, team (working) or field (racing) of horses
"String". Note however that this is the set of horses owned or used by one person, not a group of horses defined by their physical proximity to each other. "Stable". This is the set of horses owned by a particular racehorse-owner or trained at a particular stables. Again, it's not the same sort of group of horses that a herd is.