Horses

As with any animal, you want to make sure that your horse does not accidentally ingest a poisonous plant.   Depending on how much they ingest […]

At sometimes in your horse’s life, they may develop some type of skin disease or condition.   If you can identify what it is, this will […]

Wow!  That is a good question.  There are many different breeds, including Draft Horses, Mustangs, Mini Horses, Quarter Horses, and so many more.   How Many […]

If you are seriously considering buying a horse, there are lots of different options available.  It is very important that you learn as much as […]

So you are getting a horse and need a place to house it.  Some board their horse but if you are planning to build a […]

No, horses should not eat wood at all. Although there are some reasons why a horse could end up eating wood, it shouldn’t even be […]

The most obvious way most people would measure their horse’s weight is by using a scale.   If you do not have a scale on which […]

If you this is your first horseback ride you may be wondering how you are getting off without hurting yourself or the horse.   You also […]

Yes, it can be expensive to board a horse but when you consider the purchase price and upkeep on a property for your horse, it […]

To have an enjoyable ride for both rider and horse, the horse has to be saddled properly.  It does not matter if you ride western […]

In order to ride your horse, you will have to bridle them.  The bridle is a piece of equipment that is used to direct a […]

What is neck rein and is it hard to learn?  Why is it important?   Neck reining is a type of indirect aid and is very […]

Have you ever looked at a horse and wondered if they can see colors or do they see everything in black and white?    Some feel […]

A riding saddle is a very important and necessary piece of equipment if you are going to own a horse for riding or working.   They […]

Is horse riding a sport or a workout?  It all depends on the type of horse riding you are talking about because some are just […]

You have bred your mares and now you want to know if they are pregnant.  How do you do that?   If they are pregnant, when […]

As the old saying goes, you can tell a horse’s age by its teeth, but is that true?  You can get a general idea of […]

Cleaning your horse’s hooves is an essential part of horse care.  It needs to be done frequently for many different reasons.   With the shape of […]

When a horse develops indigestion problems, it is best to get them checked out quickly, so it does not extend into colic.  There are many […]

There are a few reasons why your horse could suddenly buck. But no matter what the real reason is, you should never, ever stand behind […]

Every little girl’s dream is to have a horse all their own. They can frolic and play with it all day long, every day after […]

Knowing how much you should ride an older horse depends on many various factors. However, it is the health of the horse that we must […]

We all have fears and some of us are afraid of riding horses. Let’s find out where is it coming from and how to overcome […]

Having a horse can be very expensive, especially when you factor in the cost of hay and grain.   Even if you have pasture for your […]

Watermelon seems to be a summertime treat for everyone.  The sweet, juicy red fruit but the rind, for humans at least, is not something we […]

Horse owners that love their horses very much enjoy giving them treats and sharing their human food with them.  So, they might want to give […]

There are many different types of vegetables that horses can eat. However, the bell pepper is not one of those vegetables.  You should never feed […]

Horses eat a lot of different grasses when they are foraging in the pasture but is wheatgrass one of them?  If it is, then it […]

Nuts are delicious and can be both salty and sweet.  They are good for you but are they good for horses?   With the teeth they […]

A horse’s appetite is voracious and strong. When you look at a horse, you always see them eating hay, grass, and grain but never bread. […]

Bananas are a food that many people associate with a member of the monkey family but not a horse.  Are they a good treat or […]

If you love honey and want to give some to your horse, there are a few things you’ll need to know first.  There is a […]

You are driving on a country road and you see horses in a field.  One is on its back, rolling around, and feet kicking in […]

When you love horses, you want them to be with you always, but, sadly, our lifespans are different.  If you compare the ages of humans […]

You have to admit that horses have some pretty large teeth and if they decide to bite you, those teeth could do some serious damage.  […]

Wild horses are thought to be mainly herbivores. However, there is a surprising amount of history that shows that horses can eat meat.  However, just […]

Because horse owners love their horses so much, it makes sense that they want to share all of their foods and snacks that they like […]

You have just acquired a horse or new to horse riding.  What does balking mean in regards to a horse?   What is the rider supposed […]

No one wants to fall off their horse but if you ride, accidents can happen.  If you do fall off your horse, you want to […]

Are you new training your first horse?  You have been asked to lunge train your horse but not sure what to do?   This article will […]

Why do horses chew wood?  That is a good question.  Do they chew wood or is that just an old folk tale?   In this article, […]

Rearing can be a real problem with lots of horses. Fortunately, there are numerous ways for you to go about handling this issue.  If you […]

Diarrhea is a fairly common problem with horses, so it is important that you learn about it if you own one or want to.  While […]

Before you get a horse, you need to know what food these animals eat.  Your horse’s diet is one of the most important things when […]

There are lots of interesting facts about horses that you were probably unaware of.  Some of these facts could give you a whole new appreciation […]

There are a number of distinct differences between horses and ponies that you should be aware of before making a choice.  While both of these […]

Before you go ahead and buy a horse, you’ll need to know what to expect in terms of cost.  There are actually a number of […]

If you own a horse, you will definitely be interested to learn how long these animals live.  It is also important that you know which […]

If you want to breed horses, it is important that you are aware of the various stages of pregnancy with these animals.  There are a […]