Last Updated on July 31, 2020 by Allison Price The foam you see in a horse’s mouth is usually caused by them salivating. Although this is normal, salivating can also be link to oral pain. It can lead to mouthiness and licking. This also usually happens during feeding time when saliva production increases. Oral pain … Read more
Last Updated on July 31, 2020 by Allison Price Horses do fight and it can get nasty, bloody, and dangerous. Stallions fight over mare, all the time. Some horses may want to show dominance over the inferior ones. Some are just too naive and aggressive. Wild and domesticated horses generally fight to determine the rank … Read more
Last Updated on July 29, 2020 by Allison Price Cerebrovascular accident is usually referred as a stroke in horses. This is almost the same with a human stroke as it is then caused by brain hemorrhage. Knowing its symptoms early will save your horse’s life and will avoid you extra vet expenses. When blood flow … Read more
Last Updated on July 29, 2020 by Allison Price How smart the horse is – is an individual trait and not a breed trait. It depends on how much freedom the horse is given to develop his intelligence. But based on experience, “hot-blooded” horses are perceived as smarter among other breeds. They are substantially smarter … Read more
Last Updated on July 29, 2020 by Allison Price Are you tired of seeing your horse eating in the mud? Or wasting hay that gets buried? Worry no more! There is an easy and low-cost way to build an efficient feeder for your horse! Horses that eat in dirt or mud can ingest soil particles … Read more
Last Updated on July 29, 2020 by Allison Price Riding can be a lifelong pursuit for many. One should have lifelong foundation riding skills. While some don’t need riding ability, it is still important that one knows horse riding. This is so they will have an appreciation of teaching any riding skills and techniques. There … Read more
Last Updated on July 29, 2020 by Allison Price Owning a pet is quite a responsibility. Dogs, cats… horses! Having a horse is a full-time responsibility. They need a stall, pasture, feed, and daily care. And we know we are busy and there’s so much to do. It will be a challenge to spend a … Read more
Last Updated on July 28, 2020 by Allison Price Fleas and ticks are not pleasant and nobody wants them. But no matter how we dislike it, horses can get fleas. Yet, it is unusual. Most of the time, if your horse is healthy, he can resist flea infestation. But as pet owners, we must still … Read more
Last Updated on July 28, 2020 by Allison Price Have you seen horses eat meat? We are always fascinated by the thought of herbivores turning into carnivores. We tend to organize everything into neat, tidy categories in our minds. So, anything that deviates from the norm seems exciting. You may be new to taking care … Read more
Last Updated on July 28, 2020 by Allison Price With the horse’s elegance and intelligence, they have managed to adapt to changes in time. With this, their breeding is also widespread around the world. Reproduction and behavior are two of the most important aspects of animal life. Here we will be discussing everything we need … Read more
Last Updated on July 28, 2020 by Allison Price Looking at horses and donkeys – there are some obvious similarities. Although they are similar in some ways, these two creatures are quite distinct. How are horses and donkey different? Horses are taller than donkey. And it is easier to ride on horses than donkeys. The … Read more
Last Updated on July 28, 2020 by Allison Price It might be interesting to share with you the common types of horseshoes. There are several types available for different purposes. A good farrier chooses the correct shoe by assessing the horse’s feet, way of going and confirmation. Considering previous injuries, the type of work and … Read more
Last Updated on July 27, 2020 by Allison Price Horse coat colors, markings and patterns topic is extremely vast. Even people who have been in the horse world for years still continue to learn more about this topic. We will give you an overview of horse coat colors, patterns and markings. Read on to learn … Read more
Last Updated on July 27, 2020 by Allison Price Like any other human, behavioral issues also happen to horses. They vary in temperaments and willingness to please and respond to their environment. Many behavioral problems are usually associated with horses’ physical and emotional states. Also, their relationship with their handler is a factor. It is … Read more
Last Updated on July 27, 2020 by Allison Price Have you seen horses eat meat? We are always fascinated by the thought of herbivores turning into carnivores. We tend to organize everything into neat, tidy categories in our minds. So, anything that deviates from the norm seems exciting. You may be new to taking care … Read more
Last Updated on July 27, 2020 by Allison Price We all want our foals to grow healthy. We want to see them grow before our eyes. A foal that is gaining height, weight and strength is growing rapidly. A young horse can reach 90% or more of its adult size from birth to age two. … Read more
Last Updated on July 27, 2020 by Allison Price You may have observed that these huge animals have strange sleeping habits. And you may be asking: Is it normal for them? Whether you ride horses or just admire how majestic they are… you might have wondered how horses sleep. If you are a new horse … Read more
Last Updated on July 27, 2020 by Allison Price Breeding horses for most owners can be challenging as it requires extreme planning. The horses are usually bought as an investment and expected to be successful as a sire at this stage. Many promising stallion prospects are unable to pass on their competitive edge. This makes … Read more
Last Updated on July 27, 2020 by Allison Price Horses, by nature, can turn their hoof to jumping as long as they have a willing attitude. All horses are capable of jumping. But the process of breeding with performance and discipline in mind… produced sports horses around the world. Although they are all able to … Read more
Last Updated on July 21, 2020 by Allison Price Most of the time, stallion have an inborn attitude to dominate their handlers. Even other horses and especially mares in heat. Trained stallions respect their human handlers all the time. It’s easier to work with them than those that have been allowed to be aggressive. Handling … Read more
Last Updated on July 21, 2020 by Allison Price Breeding horses for most owners can be challenging as it requires extreme planning. The horses are usually bought as an investment and expected to be successful as a sire at this stage. Many promising stallion prospects are unable to pass on their competitive edge. This makes … Read more
Last Updated on July 21, 2020 by Allison Price Today’s barn options are a lot. You can build your own barn by buying a prefabricated model or hire a company to build the barn for you. Building your own barn is least expensive if you know what you’re doing. There are major things you need … Read more
Last Updated on July 13, 2020 by Allison Price With different breeds of horses in the world, only a few are then suited for dressage. A dressage horse and its rider must be always connected. This creates precise movements from a horse while following its rider’s commands. Before, dressage was a skill for the battlefield. … Read more
Last Updated on July 13, 2020 by Allison Price Most horses can live their lives barefoot. But as horse parents, we would be at ease if we give them shoes to wear! Horseshoes protect horses’ hooves just like shoes protect our feet. But one of our concerns is the cost. How much does a horse … Read more
Last Updated on July 13, 2020 by Allison Price Just as humans wear eye-wear, so do horses! You may have seen it in movie scenes where horses with carriage had blinders. Are you curious why horses’ eyes are covered? Horses wear blinders to enhance concentration keeping them focused on the task ahead. Wearing blinders reduce … Read more
Last Updated on July 13, 2020 by Allison Price Have you watched horse racing? You will see some horses race with their legs wrapped and other running without. Do you ever wonder why trainers wrap race horses’ legs? The purpose of leg wraps is to protect horses’ legs from rundown abrasion. Also, from interference injury. … Read more
Last Updated on July 13, 2020 by Allison Price Trick training to your horses helps you establish discipline and authority. It also demands patience, preparation, and knowledge of horses’ behaviors. Some of the tricks seem pretty simple. But most horse owners do not know how to begin a training session. If you don’t have the … Read more
