Ford Mustang There are two theories on how the Mustang got its name: Robert J. Eggert, Ford’s division market research manager in the early 1960s, loved American Quarterhorse breeds. His wife gifted him a book titled The Mustangs by J. What car is named after an animal? Volkswagen Beetle The Read more…
5 steps to balancing your horse’s diet Start with forage. Have your hay tested. Choose the appropriate grain to fill in the gaps. Read feed tags and look for innovative ingredients. Supplement and adjust as necessary based on your horse’s performance throughout different stages of life. What is the best Read more…
Evidence reflects that people started using horses as far back as 6000 BC. However, it is said that horseback riding may have begun around 4500 BC. When did humans start riding horses? 5,500 years agoEvidence of thong bridle use suggests horses may have been ridden as early as 5,500 years Read more…
Alfalfa hay is an excellent source of energy, protein, calcium and some other nutrients for horses. Its concentrations of protein and calcium meet the nutrient needs of horses in high levels of production, such as growth and lactation, but exceed the nutrient requirements of horses in other life stages. What Read more…
Commercial feeds made for other animals, such as chickens, cattle, sheep and goats are simply inappropriate to feed to horses. Horses have specific dietary requirements which these feeds cannot satisfy. However, if these feeds contain additives or are medicated, the outcome can be deadly. What should you not feed horses? Read more…
Carbohydrates are the main energy source used in most feeds. The main building block of carbohydrates is glucose. Soluble carbohydrates such as starches and sugars are readily broken down to glucose in the small intestine and absorbed. What is the main source of energy for horses? CarbohydratesCarbohydrates provide the primary Read more…
The concept is simple: When your horse is cold, put on his blanket. When he’s not cold, take it off. When should you take your horses blanket off? A good rule of thumb is to consider blanketing your horse when the temperature starts dropping below 50 degrees, and consider removing Read more…
Sleipnir was the eight-legged horse born of Sleipnir, and belonged to Odin. Loki gave birth to Sleipnir after turning himself into a female horse when his father demanded he sabotage the work of a craftsman from being able to complete the fortification of Sleipnir in one season. Which god is Read more…
A horse is abandoned where it is deliberately left somewhere by an owner either permanently or for a sufficient amount of time to risk unnecessary suffering. What is abandoned horse? More commonly, when horse a is abandoned, it involves a horse being left at a boarding facility. Generally, a boarder Read more…
How to Tell if a Horse is Angry: 7 Signs to Look Out for Pinning ears back. Baring teeth. Rapid tail movement. Cocking a hind leg. Stamping / Pawing. White eyes. General tension. How can you tell if a horse is upset? A horse may give a series of warnings Read more…