It can take a horse about a week to starve to death if it gets no grass, hay or feed. The two mares probably had some grass or low quality hay and had taken months to get into the condition they were found in last week, Milton said. How long Read more…
Earth Tones – This color group includes browns, tans, and other neutrals. They look best on chestnuts, buckskins, palominos, and duns. What color looks best on GREY horse? We all agree that grey horses look the best in dark colors. Don’t prefer light or neutral colors as these will blend Read more…
You can increase your horse’s stats like its Health and Stamina by equipping it with better Tack (Saddle and Stirrups) – you can buy or find new Tack in towns and around the world. What is the best upgrades for your horse rdr2? Horse Tack Upgrades Better saddlebags will increase Read more…
Rotating the use of your paddocks to allow a period of rest for three to four weeks after heavy use will give the grass an opportunity to repair and rejuvenate. How long should you rest a paddock? As forage growth starts to slow down a little, then rest should be Read more…
Something about the feel of sand encourages horses to lie down and roll, an activity that they seem to enjoy. There’s no down-side to having a sand pile available to your horses as long as you take several precautions. Why do horses like rolling in sand? Horses rolling in dust Read more…
Alfalfa hay is very popular since it is readily available and is reasonably priced; it is the only forage that is sold in every state in the U.S. Not only is alfalfa easy to find, but horses also love the taste and almost always prefer the taste of alfalfa over Read more…
Horses fear yellow, seem to see blue the best, and hate bright fluorescent orange and yellow. Horses’ eyes are huge, and it turns out they see the world in a somewhat different way from what we humans do. To ride and train them, it’s important to know how they see Read more…
Horses can also be less feed-efficient when temperatures drop below their comfort zone. In general, feeding an additional one-quarter pound of grain per 100 pounds of body weight daily to non-working horses can provide adequate calories during cold, windy and wet weather. What is best to feed horses during winter? Read more…
Alfalfa is not good for all horses. Alfalfa will fatten horses not burning the excess calories in alfalfa. You shouldn’t feed horses with liver or kidney problems high protein diets, including alfalfa. It’s is also not a good idea to feed endurance horses too much alfalfa. How often should I Read more…
For best results, hay should not be baled until there is less than 20% moisture. Hay baled too wet might mold, heat, and pose a fire risk. Conversely, hay baled too dry might lose its nutritional value through broken or fallen leaves. How do I know if my hay is Read more…