What Do Horses Need Weekly?

Clean, fresh water, adequate hay, and access to shelter (as previously discussed) are top priorities for keeping horses healthy and the barn running well. What do horses need on a daily basis? Horses need a regular supply of food and water In most cases, they need to have hay or Read more…

Why Are Horses Legs So Important?

The limbs play a major part in the movement of the horse, with the legs performing the functions of absorbing impact, bearing weight, and providing thrust. In general, the majority of the weight is borne by the front legs, while the rear legs provide propulsion. Why are horses legs important? Read more…

What Are Two Things That Horses Eat?

In simple terms, horses eat grass and hay or haylage, but salt, concentrates and fruits or vegetables can also enhance their diets, depending on the required work regime and available feed. What do two horses eat? Many pleasure and trail horses don’t need grain: good-quality hay or pasture is sufficient. Read more…

Why Do Horses Rest On 3 Legs?

In horses there is a special arrangement of muscles and the parts that connect muscles and bones together (ligaments and tendons). This is called the stay apparatus . The stay apparatus means that horses can stand on three legs and rest the other leg. Why do they put down horses Read more…