dark brown Gray horse Skin Usually black, except under white markings present at birth. Eyes Usually dark brown, unless affected by other genes which lighten eye color Other notes When gray gene is present, horse will always become gray, may be masked by white genetics Can horses have grey eyes? Read more…
dark brown eyes. True black horses have dark brown eyes, black skin, and wholly black hair coats without any areas of permanently reddish or brownish hair. They may have pink skin beneath any white markings under the areas of white hair, and if such white markings include one or both Read more…
It is sensible to keep your horse in its familiar environment, in its normal routine, with any companions to make it feel secure. If it is usually stabled, keep it stabled. If it is normally out in the field, keep it there as long as it is safe, secure and Read more…
If you’re headed for a show, stall wraps can help keep your horse’s legs clean, and if there is a wound, bandages can help keep that clean and protected. Horses can be turned out in wraps. How long can a horse stay in standing wraps? Do not leave on for Read more…
Aloe can be a wonderful addition to the equine diet for horses struggling with gastric issues and ulcers. Since it is mucilaginous, it will soothe the gastrointestinal tract. It is high in digestible fiber and can support the regulation of healthy colonic bacteria. What does aloe vera gel do for Read more…
Sit deep and relaxed in the saddle, and keep the reins slightly loose. You don’t want to pull back on your horse’s mouth as you ask them to move forward. Give your horse a gentle squeeze (not a kick) with your lower legs to signal he should begin walking. Are Read more…
Cold compresses are the most suitable. They reduce the blood supply to the affected area and so reduce the number of inflammatory cells being brought in – it is these inflammatory cells that cause fluid to leak into the surrounding tissues and cause swelling. What to do when your horse Read more…
Gelding a horse, similarly to spaying or neutering a cat or dog, often helps calm him down and improve his overall temperament. How long after gelding does a horse calm down? It can take a month. It can even take 6 months. When his testosterone levels drop, so will his Read more…
Proud-cut horses are unable to breed. Even in those that have a full testis, the higher temperature makes the sperm un-viable. This doesn’t stop them from behaving like a stallion, however, so keep them away from mares in heat. Can a proud cut gelding breed? Proud-cut geldings are usually infertile. Read more…
Most horses grow and shed hair in a seasonal pattern, producing a heavier coat in response to shorter hours of sunlight in the fall and losing this winter insulation as the days get longer in the spring. By the time warm weather arrives, most horses have their slick and shiny Read more…