Horse ears...

Kat · 12-01-2003, 04:24 PM

Hello all-
I dont really know where to post this idea, but I had a few questions about horse ears. I dont really think about them much at all, even though I see them everyday on my horses.
I am doing a project for Biology on horses ears and how they somwhat evolved.
Does anyone know anything about the inside of the ear, or anything about the ear in general.
I do know that they can show signs of awareness etc, and that they turn to hear sounds. (duh!)
Ideas would be appreciated.Just wondering what info I could get here as well as my many horse books!

Thanks,
Kat pony pony pony pony

Blistering Winds · 12-01-2003, 04:40 PM

Well, the ear can turn 180 degrees so they can hear to the front, sides, and back......

It's furry......sensitive.....ummmm..furry....

As far as history of the ear....MAN did you choose a hard subject. History of the hoof is more documented and disputed throughout the equine field.

Catapultcomformation · 12-01-2003, 04:47 PM

whoa I agree I would go to a vet they can tell you a lot more than I can Id also look into natural horse people they know a good bit about horse-communication a Large animal vet would be good. maybe you could include the differences between the hman ear talk about the equilibrium. I cant help you on the development of the ear sorry

good luck research is the key here lots of research!

Kat · 12-01-2003, 06:05 PM

Thank you guys for the help!
You are right I probably should have done the hoof, especially how they evolved from toes...hmmm.
Maybe I will change to that.

THANKS FOR THE HELP.

KAT
pony pony pony pony pony pony

12-01-2003, 04:24 PM	#1
Kat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ID Posts: 673	Horse ears... Hello all- I dont really know where to post this idea, but I had a few questions about horse ears. I dont really think about them much at all, even though I see them everyday on my horses. I am doing a project for Biology on horses ears and how they somwhat evolved. Does anyone know anything about the inside of the ear, or anything about the ear in general. I do know that they can show signs of awareness etc, and that they turn to hear sounds. (duh!) Ideas would be appreciated.Just wondering what info I could get here as well as my many horse books! Thanks, Kat pony pony pony pony

12-01-2003, 04:40 PM	#2
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	Well, the ear can turn 180 degrees so they can hear to the front, sides, and back...... It's furry......sensitive.....ummmm..furry.... As far as history of the ear....MAN did you choose a hard subject. History of the hoof is more documented and disputed throughout the equine field. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

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12-01-2003, 04:47 PM	#3
Catapultcomformation Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA alabama Posts: 663	whoa I agree I would go to a vet they can tell you a lot more than I can Id also look into natural horse people they know a good bit about horse-communication a Large animal vet would be good. maybe you could include the differences between the hman ear talk about the equilibrium. I cant help you on the development of the ear sorry good luck research is the key here lots of research!

12-01-2003, 06:05 PM	#4
Kat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ID Posts: 673	Thank you guys for the help! You are right I probably should have done the hoof, especially how they evolved from toes...hmmm. Maybe I will change to that. THANKS FOR THE HELP. KAT pony pony pony pony pony pony