Archive | Facts

11 February 2009 ~ 4 Comments

Choking

Dear Stella, Can a horse choke? If so, can you perform the Heimlich Maneuver? From, Bianca Dear Bianca, A horse can absolutely choke, and it can be very dangerous and sometimes fatal if not taken care of. A horse can choke if it eats too fast, swallows something it’s not supposed to, when its feed [...]

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11 February 2009 ~ 6 Comments

Cayuse Indian Pony

Dear Stella, I dream about having a Palomino some day.  But I think Cayuse Indian ponies are really pretty too. But can a Cayuse Indian pony be a palomino? Please help me! From, Airika Dear Airika, Palomino-colored horses are found in many different breeds, mainly Quarter Horses, Tennessee Walking Horses, Morgans, Arabians and American Saddlebreds.  Palomino [...]

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11 February 2009 ~ 3 Comments

Boots

Dear Jourdain, I would like to know the answer to this question: why do you use bell boots and splint boots? And what are tall boots? Chloe Dear Chloe, You can use bell boots, which are also called “over-reach” boots. These are put on the horse’s pastern to protect the bulbs of their heels and [...]

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