The Onaqui herd is relatively large, around 450 horses, and provides the most easily accessible and reliable viewing opportunities of any Utah herd. A large band can almost always be spotted along the historic Pony Express Road between Simpson Springs and the Old River Bed channel. Where do you find Read more…
Primary duties of an inspector are: inspect cattle, horses, mules, asses and sheep for brands and ownership. Brand Inspections are required for a change of ownership and to legally cross county or state lines. Inspectors are required to take up and issue Title Certificates during a change of ownership Brand Read more…
It is best to start shaving horses at the beginning of the fall, when they start to shed hair, so around September or October. Usually, the hair grows back in 5 to 6 weeks, and then it is time for another shaving around December. The last shaving, if needed, can Read more…
17 Furry Long Haired Horse Breeds Gypsy Vanner. The gorgeous Gypsy Vanner is known for its long, flowing mane and tail, and its feathered heels. Shire Horse. The Shire horse is one of the largest and most majestic of breeds. Clydesdale. Haflinger. Black Forest Horse. Paso Fino. Dales Pony. Icelandic Read more…
If given plenty of time to acclimate to a warm climate, an idle horse with access to water and shade can tolerate temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 degrees Celsius) without needing any extra care or attention from you. What temp is too hot for horses? Avoid riding your horse Read more…
Manes can help keep your horse’s neck warm in cold weather and provide some fly protection. The tail is used for insect control, swatting away flies and other pests, and can convey emotion as well. Why did horses evolve to have manes? The mane is thought to keep the neck Read more…
Like humans, horses can be hypersensitive to a wide variety of allergen triggers including insect bites, pollens, dust and molds, chemicals in crop sprays, hay dust, stall bedding materials, wool (sometimes in saddle pad and blanket products), grooming sprays, shampoos, synthetic materials such as neoprene found in What are common Read more…
Ivermectin is also effective at controlling external parasites such as lice, mites, ticks and the skin-dwelling larvae of Onchocerca. Does ivermectin treat lice in horses? Both moxidectin and ivermectin also kill external parasites, such as lice, mites, ticks and the skin-dwelling larvae of parasites such as Onchocerca and Habronema. Ivermectin Read more…
What Side Do You Pull a Horse’s Mane? Most western disciplines style or prefer the mane on the left side, and English disciplines on the right. While this isn’t always possible with unruly growth, you can encourage it to lay on and grow in one direction by using a wet Read more…
Ever chased a horsefly? It can reach speeds of up to 90 mph. How fast does a horsefly? 90 mphHorseflies can lay claim to being the fastest flying insects; the male Hybomitra hinei wrighti has been recorded reaching speeds of up to 145 kilometres per hour (90 mph) when pursuing Read more…