Is An Andalusian Horse Rare?

There are around 8,500 animals in the United States, where the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) registers around 700 new purebred foals every year. These numbers indicate that the Andalusian is a relatively rare breed in the United States. How many Andalusian horses are there in the world? Read more…

Are Clydesdales Shire Horses?

Shire horses and Clydesdales are both draft horses, but they are different breeds. Clydesdales originate in Scotland, whereas Shires are from England. Shires tend to be taller, more muscular, and have thicker coats compared to Clydesdales. Are Clydesdales the same as Shire horses? Clydesdales and Shires are different breeds of Read more…

Are Fjord Horses Small?

The Fjord horse or Norwegian Fjord Horse (Norwegian: fjordhest) is a relatively small but very strong horse breed from the mountainous regions of western Norway. How big is a Fjord horse? 13-14 handsAn adult Norwegian fjord measures 13-14 hands (52-56 inches or 132.1-142.2 cm) tall at the withers (shoulders) and Read more…

Is Cob Toxic?

While they’re not toxic, they can be a choking hazard or worse … so if your dog ate corn cob you need to know about the risks. Corn cobs are indigestible. They don’t break down in your dog’s stomach … and that means there’s a high risk of bowel obstruction. Read more…

Why Is Cob An Eco Friendly Material?

In terms of sustainability, cob almost can’t be beat. Its high thermal mass makes cob structures very energy-efficient. Its earthen components are all naturally-occurring and widespread resources, and builders can almost always source these components locally. How is cob material sustainable? Because it does not need to be heat-treated and Read more…