Horses will need at least 1/10th of an acre of space per horse for an adequate turnout or dry lot. This provides them with enough space to move about freely and get some exercise. How much space is comfortable for a horse? The minimum space requirement necessary for a horse Read more…
Concrete flooring is very common in stables. It is very durable and easy to clean and is hard to damage. It can be slippery, so while very smooth finished concrete may be attractive and easy to sweep in feed and tack rooms, textured concrete is better for stalls and aisles. Read more…
Why can’t horses? “The problem is, because their bones have become lighter,” Hall told me. “They’re very strong, to carry their weight, yet they’re light, for them to be able to go fast. So, unfortunately, sometimes, when they break, they just shatter.” Why can’t horses break their legs? While humans Read more…
Recommendations for size vary, but a general guideline is 72 to 144 square feet per averaged sized horse, assuming all horses in the herd get along. If horses do not get along or are larger in size, you may need to provide more space. Make sure your dry lot is Read more…
Here are 11 types of rooms you may want to consider when planning your horse barn. Laundry Room. Living Quarters. Dog Kennels. Solarium. Wash Stalls & Groom Room. Storage Room. Changing Rooms & Showers. Swimming Pool. What do you put in a horse barn? Horse stalls need adequate ventilation, suitable Read more…
Horse sweat contains 3 times the sodium and chloride, and 10 times the potassium found in human sweat. This is one reason electrolyte products designed for humans, e.g., Gatorade, are not great choices for horses. What flavor of Gatorade do horses like? Four days prior to the departure to a Read more…
A horse is called a yearling between one and two years old. During this time, a horse experiences growth spurts to finish growing to its adult height and weight. Their legs grow longer and they gain extra weight, which causes them to have the appearance of an adult horse. But Read more…
Icing can help alleviate or prevent soreness and inflammation and contributes to having nice, tight legs even after a hard work. Not every horse loves to stand with their legs in freezing cold ice water, though. Why would you put horses feet in buckets of ice? Ice Therapy Made Easy Read more…
As little as one 200 mg ibuprofen tablet can toxic to cats and smaller dogs. NSAIDs are also considered a potential toxin for horses that are not eating. Horses constantly secrete stomach acid. In the absence of food, giving a horse an NSAID greatly increases the risk of gastric erosion. Read more…
While horses are beautiful animals, they are also used for many jobs, and require a lot of care. This essay will explain how horses are very hard working animals, how you care for horses, as well as caring for horses outdoors. Horses are hard working animals, and they are used Read more…