Morgans are known for having poor health and Acceleration; their Speed and Stamina are average, making them suitable for shorter journeys. Due to their small size, Morgans are extremely agile and maneuverable despite only having Standard handling. This makes them useful in dense forests and narrow mountain trails. Is Morgan Read more…
Tying-up can occur during work, or within the rest period immediately following exercise. If a horse ties-up during work, stop further exercise, unsaddle and cool the horse down slowly by walking it for 2-3 minutes to lose heat and work the muscles gently without a load. What to do for Read more…
Researchers have now named four deceased Quarter Horse stallions that were carriers and produced at least one affected HERDA foal; they are Dry Doc, Doc O’Lena, Great Pine, and Zippo Pine Bar. How do you tell if a horse has the HERDA? Signs of HERDA include stretchy skin, severe skin Read more…
Type 1 PSSM is a common cause for tie-up signs in Quarter Horses, Paints, Appaloosas, and warmbloods. PSSM can often be managed with diet and exercise changes but there is no cure or medication used to treat it. HYPP is an inherited muscle disease causing an abnormality in how muscle Read more…
The summer heat in Arizona can be very challenging for livestock, especially horses! During the summers, the temperatures start rising above 100 degrees. In these extreme conditions, you have to take extra care to ensure your horses are comfortable, happy, and healthy. What temp is too hot for horses? Avoid Read more…
For the role as Zorro, Banderas took training with the Olympic national fencing team in Spain, and practiced his moves with real steel swords, then he used the lighter aluminum swords in the movie. He also took a month-long course of horse-riding before the filming. What horse was used in Read more…
There are currently no scientifically verified DNA tests for PSSM2, but a muscle biopsy can be performed for diagnosis. There is no cure for PSSM, but most affected horses can be managed successfully through diet and exercise. How do you test for PSSM 2 in horses? A muscle biopsy is Read more…
The foundation stock for the Belgian was originally known as the Brabant, named after the specific region within Belgium from which the breed originates. Historically, the breed has gone by several names including Cheval de trait Belge, Brabançon, Trait Belge and Belgisch Trekpaard. What’s the name of a Belgian horse? Read more…
Whether your horse’s eyes are open or closed is likely an indication of how sound he is sleeping, with open eyes indicating a lighter sleep. To get that all-important, deep REM, or rapid eye movement sleep that humans crave, he needs to have his eyes closed. Why do horses sleep Read more…
Vetting horses for sale prior to purchase is important and something Horse & Hound would always recommend before paying for any horse or pony. Should I have a horse vetted? Once you have chosen a horse or pony that you would like to buy it is sensible to have a Read more…