3.8K views · 97 reactions | Back to Basics- external hoof anatomy...

1/6 Trim like a Pro - the basics 👉 Important note: Please make sure you have at least a basic understanding of hoof anatomy before attempting trimming yourself. When in doubt, always seek guidance from a qualified hoof care professional. In this six-part video series, hoof care expert Lisa Agius-Gilibert not only demonstrates a step-by-step weekly trim but also shows how to use each tool effectively while sharing pro tips to make trimming easier and safer. Lisa Agius-Gilibert is a Sydney-based

Did you know that a Thoroughbred’s heart can weigh up to 12 pounds and pump nearly 40 liters of blood per minute during a race? The anatomy of a racehorse is built for speed, stamina, and recovery. Two of the greatest champions in history were known for their extraordinary hearts: Secretariat’s heart was estimated at 22 pounds - nearly twice the size of an average Thoroughbred’s. Phar Lap’s heart weighed an astonishing 14 pounds, which is preserved today at the National Museum of Australia. Lear

39K views · 812 reactions | Wow! A different view of the horse's spine, looking up at the thoracic and lumbar and between the ribs. This area would be filled with lungs, diaphragm and digestive system too. | Horses Inside Out | Facebook

What exactly is inside a cresty neck? Sometimes it’s hard like rock and other times soft and wobbly. Sometimes it’s so big that it flops over. Not all horses have a cresty neck but it seems to be related to equine metabolic syndrome-which I won’t even try to go into here..... I still have more to learn about it! There will be a longer video on this and discussion about insulin resistance etc, on my PATREON page, plus some very cool micro photography of the nuchal ligament. Here I share with you