We’ll start with the easy one here as well- the UK, where it is indeed illegal to ride a horse while intoxicated. This is thanks to the Licensing Act of 1872 which, among other things, states “Every person… who is drunk while in charge on any highway or other public Read more…
The Horse Protection Act (HPA) was passed in 1970 to prohibit the showing, sale, auction, exhibition, or transport of sored horses. Are horses protected? The Bureau of Land Management manages and protects wild horses and burros on 26.9 million acres of public lands across 10 Western states as part of Read more…
Horses require six main classes of nutrients to survive; they include water, fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins,and minerals. Water is the MOST IMPORTANT nutrient; horses can’t live long without it! What are the 6 essential nutrients for horses? When feeding horses, it is important to recognize that there are six basic Read more…
Furthermore, the law excludes devices moved by human power, except bicycles. So, tricycles, unicycles, wheelbarrows, roller skates, and skateboards are not considered vehicles. One court in Ohio has even ruled that horses are exempted and are not vehicles for purposes of DUI. Can you be charged for being drunk on Read more…
How much beer would it take to get a horse drunk? I know they don’t get drunk easily. A horse weighs 1 000 or 2 000 pounds, and has upwards of 50 gallons of blood. If the horse is to have a blood alcohol level of 0.1 percent, it will Read more…
Often the only humane option after a horse breaks its leg is to euthanize it. This is because horses have heavy bodies and delicate legs, and broken leg bones are usually shattered making surgery and recovery impossible. Are horses shot when they break a leg? Horses are euthanized when they Read more…
You can get charged with DUI while riding a horse in some states; however, most states’ laws limit DUI violations to motor vehicles’ operation, and horseback riding doesn’t fall under these statutes. DUI laws are not uniform, so check your state’s regulations before you decide to drink and ride. Can Read more…
Horses in extremely poor condition are to be offered hay and water if they are initially unable to walk, along with initial diets prescribed by a veterinarian. What do you feed a poor horse? Allowing 24/7 access to pasture or hay (or as much forage as possible). If increased amounts Read more…
Horses need vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K for optimal health. The quantities needed are small, but the effects are important. For some vitamins, too much in the horse’s diet is just as bad as too little. How much vitamins does a horse need per day? Rations for Read more…
In hunter, jumper, cross-country and pleasure disciplines, a riding crop, jumper bat or show bat is commonly carried. Crops range in length from about 21″ long to about 25″ long, with a few exceptions. They generally feature a small wrist loop at the handle and a fairly narrow popper at Read more…