The Barn Is Comfortable It’s fairly common for horses to develop magnets or a degree of comfort that make them want to get back to the barn. The secret to fixing this behavior is getting him to move his feet while you’re at the barn. After a while, put your Read more…
A combination of instinct and previous experience contributes to horses being barn sour or buddy sour. Because horses are herd and prey animals, they instinctively want to be with at least one other horse. The herd provides not only companionship, but also safety. What does Buddy sour mean in a Read more…
There are three common ways to weigh a horse. The most accurate method is to use a livestock scale. The next best method is to estimate your horse’s weight using a weight tape or online calculator. The alternative is “eyeballing it,” which is least accurate. How do they weigh horses? Read more…
A sturdy charger, with distinctive ears, Gringolet was known far and wide for his ability in combat, and appears in many romances in several different languages. Did Lancelot have a horse? The text leads readers to believe that Lancelot does not spend very much time with the great horse given Read more…
What you are feeling for is two very distinct forms, rather egg shaped, and feel much like hard boiled eggs in a ziploc with some liquid. A young colt will likely have robin egg size testes. 10 year old testes, like our model Pepper shown in the photo, can be Read more…
Technically, this is a subluxation of the sacroiliac joint, which may involve injury to the ligaments securing the pelvis and the spine. Once this happens, the ilium (one side of the pelvis) can shift out of place, resulting in the distinguishing ‘bump’. This uneven hip is sometimes referred to as Read more…
The rules are basically this: a horse is a non-vehicle form of travel, which is fine. You just got to be able to make sure you don’t block any traffic or pedestrians’ right of way, that is totally fine. Can u ride a horse around town? Generally, most communities forbid Read more…
The horse becomes anesthetized (and therefore unconscious) to such a degree that its heart stops beating and death follows. If it is used then the carcass must be disposed of either by burying (see below) or cremation. It cannot be used for human consumption or animal food. How do they Read more…
A Hanoverian (German: Hannoveraner) is a Warmblood horse breed originating in Germany, which is often seen in the Olympic Games and other competitive English riding styles, and has won gold medals in all three equestrian Olympic competitions. What breed of horses compete in the Olympics? The Trakehner horse is suited Read more…
Standardbreds are harness racing horses, whereas Thoroughbreds are predominantly racing horses. Standardbreds are slightly heavier than Thoroughbreds. Thoroughbreds are taller, slimmer, and more athletic horses, compared to Standardbreds. What breed of horse is used for harness racing? StandardbredStandardbred, breed of horse developed in the United States in the 19th century Read more…