Some say the best option is to keep animals inside the barn to prevent injury from flying debris. Others insist the best chance for survival comes when horses are turned loose into an open field. What does a horse tornado? Carousel. “How much for the horse tornado?” “Sir, that’s a Read more…
-40° F.. In the absence of wind and moisture, horses tolerate temperatures at or slightly below 0° F. If horses have access to a shelter, they can tolerate temperatures as low as -40° F. But horses are most comfortable at temperatures between 18° and 59° F, depending on their hair Read more…
Problems such as arthritis, generalized muscle aches or laminitis may cause a horse to lie down. Neurological conditions can cause lack of coordination and weakness, and this may cause your horse to lie down. One of the most common reasons a horse lies down is colic. Why is my horse Read more…
“I use the same silicone spray product to waterproof blankets as I do on my patio cushions – Scotchgard™,” says Barron. “It’s cheap, you can pick it up just about anywhere, and it works. KIWI Camp Dry® is another good one.” Make sure your blanket is clean before applying a Read more…
It was created by twisting a forty-five foot strand and doubling it. The doubled strand was twisted, and thereby shortened, yielding the twenty-two-foot rope. – Les learned to make the hair twister from his father, who had seen Mexicans use the device on the California border. How is horse hair Read more…
Horses are fine for up to 9 hours in a trailer as long as they have food and water, and unloading during the trip just adds to your end time considerably. Is trailering stressful for horses? Resistance in the horse to trailer loading is a common source of stress and Read more…
A prophet’s thumbprint is a depression in the muscle, usually found on the lower part of a horse’s neck or shoulder. It is often triangular but may also be linear, looking just like a thumbprint in a piece of bread dough. What causes prophets thumbprint horse? It is a depression Read more…
White horses in dreams often represent a positive aspect of your life, such as healthy relationships, peace, purity, wealth, and following the right path. What does a white pony symbolize in a dream? White horse Dreams featuring white horses are among the most common, and they can have several interpretations. Read more…
One of the best ways to deter a horse from bolting or doing any other dangerous behavior on the trail is to check in with him every once in a while by asking him to move his feet and soften his body. As you’re walking down the trail, ask him Read more…
10 to 12 hands. Kerry Bog Ponies generally stand 10 to 12 hands (40 to 48 inches, 102 to 122 cm) high. The Irish breed standard calls for mares to stand 10–11 hands and stallions and geldings to stand 11–12 hands. Can you ride a Kerry Bog Pony? The Kerry Read more…