What Happens When A Horse Is Starved?

Summary. Starvation and partial starvation lead to loss of body weight and condition, which are general clinical signs seen also with bad teeth, bad feet, intestinal parasites, cancer, and several chronic diseases. More specific signs may accompany malnutrition, but often poor performance is the only indication. What happens when a Read more…

Can Horses Choke On Carrots?

The truth is that ANYTHING the horse ingests—straight grains, cracked corn, sweet feed, pellets, chunks of apples or carrots—can theoretically cause choke if the material is too large or too dry to pass easily along the esophagus. Can horses eat whole carrots? Can horses eat carrots? Yes, horses can eat Read more…

Can Horses Live To Be 42?

The average lifespan of a domestic horse is 20 to 30 years. Many horses go well beyond this average. 1 Ponies tend to live longer, with many ponies still serving as schoolmasters well into their 30s. A few ponies and horses may even reach the age of 40 or over. Read more…