Rocky Valley Veterinary Services

09/22/2024

We are down to the last 3! Remember, no cheating!

09/21/2024

Just 4 more questions on trivia! Hang with us for a few more days!

09/20/2024

20 Days of Trivia! Can you answer these without Mr. Google?

09/19/2024

We're still doing our 20 days of horse trivia! How many can you answer without Google?

09/17/2024

What's the first answer that comes to your mind?

09/16/2024

What's your best guess? No fact checking!

09/16/2024

Nothing to note in TN, but here's some info on recent outbreaks in our neighboring states.

09/15/2024

How do you fare on horse anatomy?

09/14/2024

No Googling!

09/13/2024

Don't cheat!

09/11/2024

Today on the anniversary of 9/11, we remember those who were lost and their legacies that live on...including the canine heroes at Ground Zero, their handlers and veterinary teams.

09/11/2024

Today, we remember those who lost their lives on this tragic day, 23 years ago, and honor those who selflessly served to protect our nation.

#9/11

09/05/2024

09/03/2024

It's World Beard Day! Show us your beards, human or non-human!

09/02/2024

10 Fun Facts About Horses

Did you know some horses grow mustaches? It’s true, certain especially hairy breeds, can grow mustaches.

Horses cannot burp, vomit, or breathe through their mouths. They only breathe through their noses!

When exposed to lavender-scented air, horses' heart rates lower, and they feel calmer. Do you have any scents that help calm you down?

Asleep on their feet! While horses average 1-3 hours of deep sleep while lying down each day, they mostly take shorter naps standing throughout a 24-hour period.

Studies have shown that horses recognize positive and negative emotions in humans!

Continuing from the last fact, a horse can also remember your emotional state when it last saw you, so being calm, cheery, and gentle can be important when meeting the same individual horse regularly!

Many horses form such close bonds with herd mate (s) that being separated from them is very distressing to them. They may whinny loudly and pace the fence until they can be with their friend again.

Horses have great long-term memories! They can recall things they have learned years later without any refresher of what they learned between learning and recalling.

Horses have a lot to say! Horses communicate through vocalizations, body language, and facial expressions. A whinny can hold negative or positive emotions depending on the tone, length, and situation.

Horses can hear much higher frequencies of sound than humans can (much like the ultrasonic of a bat!), and humans can hear some low-frequency sounds that horses can’t.