Verb. To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities. hysteron proteron. What is the saying putting the cart before the horse? idiom. : to do things in the wrong order. People are putting the cart before the horse by making plans on how to spend the Read more…
The cart pulled by the horse in harness racing is called a sulky. Does a horse push or pull a wagon? Horses do not even pull carts – they push them, as the pressure is pushing forward against the neck collar or breast collar. It is our perception that makes Read more…
Two draft horses pulling together cannot pull twice as much as one. They can actually pull three times as much. The two draft horses that can each pull 8,000 pounds alone can pull 24,000 pounds working together. The horses are teaching us a very clear lesson in teamwork, but they Read more…
The signs associated with Selenium deficiency include poor coat and hoof quality, sore, achy muscles, poor performance and poor fertility. What are the symptoms of low selenium? Two conditions are associated with severe selenium deficiency: 1) Keshan disease, a type of cardiomyopathy, or disease of heart muscle, and 2) Kashin-Beck Read more…
A haynet is a great way to keep your horse from overeating. It not only helps prevent your horse from overeating, but also helps to prevent hay waste. If you would like to learn more about why a hay net is a great solution, this article is a great resource. Read more…
An average-sized horse (about 14-16 hands) can fit comfortably in a 12′ x 12′ stall. That being said, one can consider a smaller stall such as 10’x12′ – depending on personal preferences and stall usage. Ponies, Welsh or Shetland breeds typically will do well in a 10′ x 10′ stall. Read more…
Horses can remain on pasture throughout the winter, but they must be fed hay as the grass has minimal nutrients to offer them. What do you feed horses in the winter? In all scenarios, in winter months horses should be given at least 1.5 to 3% of their body weight Read more…
A round pen that is 60 feet in diameter can range anywhere from $800 to over $2,000. Used pens will fall in the cheaper category along with pens that are made out of lower-grade materials. High-quality, well-made pens often cost between $1,500 to $3,000 depending on the specifics of your Read more…
In the 1880s, a Georgian named John Hyatt purchased land in the area with his wife. The original deed for the land from this transfer refers to the division of the property as “the home 40, the farming 40, and the horse pens 40, each tract consisting of 40 acres Read more…
Cracked corn is a common feed for horses, and it is often an ingredient in textured and pelleted feeds. Corn provides energy to horses primarily in the form of starch. Processing it—in this case, cracking—makes the starch more available to horses. Energy fuels growth, performance, and maintenance of body weight. Read more…