Many beginners are tentative around horses and pull away from a horse whenever there is any sign of danger. But what many don’t know is that the safest place to be is directly beside a horse’s front shoulder rather than a few feet away from them. Where is the safest Read more…
Daily Stable Management and Horse Care Routine Feed horses hay and/or grain morning and night. Clean and refill water buckets morning and night. Muck out stalls morning and night. Replace fresh bedding. Check and pick out hooves daily. Remove blankets in the morning and replace in the evening during winter Read more…
Often the only humane option after a horse breaks its leg is to euthanize it. This is because horses have heavy bodies and delicate legs, and broken leg bones are usually shattered making surgery and recovery impossible. Why do they shoot horses that break their legs? That’s because horses can’t Read more…
These intelligent creatures are capable of learning commands, tricks, patterns, cues, emotions, and much more. The smartest horse breeds include the Arabian, Morgan, Saddlebred, Friesian, Thoroughbred, Friesian, Friesian, and Friesian. What is the most trainable horse breed? Breeds like Morgans and American paint horses tend to be attentive and easier Read more…
Cannon Bone – This is the strongest bone in the horse’s body. Articulates with the 2nd row of carpal bones and forms the carpal/metacarpal joint. Distally articulates with the long pastern bone and joins with the fetlock joint. What is good bone in horses? “Good Bone” – “Good bone” refers Read more…
Horses were commonly shot after breaking their legs because they had a small chance of successful recovery. Even today, horses are often euthanized after a leg break. What happens to horses when they break a leg? Such cases are likely to be euthanized, particularly if the blood supply to the Read more…
Horses that are unhappy often have tense nostrils that appear very thin. If his nostrils are relaxed, it is a sign your horse is happy and content. Another sign of happiness is a relaxed tail. If the tail is constantly moving back and forwards, it may signify that your horse Read more…
Horses are considered symbols of the attainment of wealth and high rank. Historically, they’ve been seen as steady, trusted companions that have allowed humans to succeed in both agriculture and battle. In many ancient cultures, horses were gifted to emperors and kings because they are symbols of triumph and success. Read more…
A horse can live for almost a month without food, but within a mere 48 hours without water a horse can begin to show signs of colic and can quickly become life threatening. How long can horses stay without water? A horse deprived of feed, but supplied drinking water, is Read more…
Questions you should ask when buying a horse. How long have you owned this horse? Does the horse have any history of abuse or neglect? Does the horse have any conditions that need treatment? Does the horse have any documents of registration? Why are you selling the horse? Is the Read more…