“Horses were faster and they were a flexible animal, while oxen had only three speeds; slow, very slow, and stop. They learned to lie down even when coupled to their yokes. What was the benefit of having horses or oxen? Oxen, horses and mules were the primary beasts of burden Read more…
New research shows wild horses and burros in both deserts can dig wells up to six feet deep to find water. What do wild horses on Outer Banks drink? Fact #2: They Eat Beach Grass and Drink Saltwater As the shipwrecked Spanish mustangs adapted to a new way of life, Read more…
A typical domestic horse lifespan is 25 to 30 years, but they have been known to live as long as 61 years, according to the ADW. Wild horses, and horses living in the wild, such as mustangs (opens in new tab), tend to have a shorter lifespan, but have been Read more…
The American Quarter Horse industry’s most storied ranches have been registering and American Quarter Horse horses for more than 80 years. But the history of branding horses and cattle started way before that. Do cowboys get branded in real life? The term, “Ride for the Brand” implies the loyalty of Read more…
Two facts are responsible for the most common, re-occurring dental problem in the horse’s mouth: Horse teeth never stop growing and the upper molars are wider than the lower ones. Over time, this creates sharp points on the edges. What causes sharp teeth in horses? Often young horses have problems Read more…
Head tilt in the horse is commonly a sign of either central or peripheral vestibular disease. The confirmation of vestibular disease is based on physical findings, including results of cranial-nerve function evaluation and observation of stance, posture, and gait. What does tilting head to the side indicate? Tilting your head Read more…
As soon as possible, have a veterinarian examine the horse. Continued movement can worsen the fracture or cause additional injury to the horse, so it must be kept as still as possible. 2 If the veterinarian determines the fracture can be repaired, the horse may be transported to a veterinary Read more…
A horse’s teeth are hard-wearing but chewing rough fibre for over 18 hours a day can wear them down at a rate of approximately 2-3 mm per year. To compensate for this wear a horse’s teeth continue to erupt through the gums into the mouth over time until they reach Read more…
Horses don’t feel pain in their hooves. There are no nerve endings in the outer section of a horse’s hoof, so they don’t feel any pain when you’re nailing on those shoes! Does it hurt the horse when you clean its feet? It’s unlikely you’ll hurt a horse’s hoof when Read more…
Horses rarely consume too much salt. However, salt toxicosis may occur when water is limited or unavailable. Horses who eat too much salt may exhibit signs of colic, diarrhea, frequent urination, weakness, and recumbency. In advanced cases, horses may eventually die. Can a horse use a salt lick too much? Read more…