“Although almonds are not commonly fed to horses because they are used primarily for human consumption, they make a tasty treat for horses with many nutritional benefits. What nuts are toxic to horses? Knowing which trees are dangerous will help you keep them out of horses’ reach, safeguarding his health Read more…
Horses typically produce several quarts of urine every four hours, for a total of about 1.5 to 2 gallons per day. How big is a horse bladder? The normal equine bladder can accommodate 4–4.5L of urine. Horses usually urinate four to six times daily and, depending on size, will produce Read more…
Hot herbs can dispel the cold, but the herb most often associated with this action is cayenne; however, it is not advisable to give cayenne to horses on a daily basis. Some will not even entertain eating it. Is cayenne pepper good for horses? Cayenne Pepper spray is commonly used Read more…
Horseflies in particular hate the smell and taste of vinegar, so it’s a great addition to homemade horse fly sprays. Apple cider vinegar is an excellent repellent, and it also benefits from being a natural product that’s made from fermented apple juice. Additionally, it works as a natural conditioner for Read more…
Horses are herd animals and can be very flighty. A snake is an animal that is hard to see, looks very odd and can move very fast. So very scary for horses. Like all animals, a horse will have a natural instinct to run away … ‘to flight and not Read more…
Walking your horse over raised poles daily can help to alleviate some stiffness by lifting his back, hips, shoulders and elbows, stifles and hocks. This also helps to strengthen and improve the suppleness involved in engagement and flexion. What causes a horse to be stiff? Stiff or rigid limbs can Read more…
The objective of jumping is to test both horse and rider on their skill, accuracy and training, by presenting them with a challenging course of obstacles to jump. What is the purpose of showjumping? The goal of showjumping is for combinations to jump over all the fences on the course Read more…
In addition, riding and caring for a horse can assist with many aspects of learning and development. Not only does the activity promote physical health and skills but also assists in the development of social skills and improves mental agility that will benefit them well into the future. Why is Read more…
Humans also naturally respect horses because they can relate to them. Horses share a similar family structure, can communicate emotions and feel empathy, learn to trust, show stress, thrive in open spaces, require social relationships to be healthy and learn by observation. Are horses and humans the same? Predating this Read more…
Organized horse fighting is brutal. During a fight, male horses are forced to bite, kick and strike each other with their hooves, inflicting serious injuries until one of them submits, flees or dies. Gouges, gashes and broken limbs sustained during fights are serious and can be fatal. Do horses ever Read more…