Today   I am going to be blogging about horse breeds!!!!!!! The image above is a chestnut Shetland pony.Shetlands are lovely, intelligent, strong pony's who like nothing more than a cuddle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

       The image on the left is an Arab, and as you can see from the image the Arabs tail is slightly higher than the average horses.Arabs are also  good-natured , willing to learn , and willing to please

The image on the left is a Clydesdale horse, one of the biggest horses in  Britain.These horses may look scary but on the inside there gentle giants!!!!These horses originate from Scotland and were used to pull farm machinery.     

 

How to tell................

How to tell if your horse is ill

Check there vital signs.Temperature,pulse and respiration.Check them a couple of times,then see if their ears are cold.If so consult a vet immediately. Whatever you do don't panic! If you horse is ill it may seem like the end of the world but its not,trust me. Everything has to end!

How to tell if your horse is lame  

Your horse getting lame  is okay, depending if how bad it is.First of all watch the horse as its standing still.If it is lame,and obviously resting and avoids placing weight on one leg,that will be the injured leg.  

Watch the horse as it is ridden on a loose rein, or trotted in hand in a straight line on a looselead rope over firm, level ground. If the horse is lame on a front leg, the horse will dip its nose down. If the horse pops its head up slightly, the lameness is in the hindquarters or legs. If a horse is obviously lame on both front or rear legs, there will be no head bob. Their strides will be choppy and short. 

Hey!

Hey, I'm Issy and this is my first post. I will be telling you all the most fascinating and interesting facts and stories about horses and ponies.