Belgian are excellent horses for beginner riders. They’re calm, good-natured, and willing to work with riders of all skill levels. Horse riding facilities often use Belgians as their beginner’s mount because they are large enough for even the biggest novice riders! What are Belgian horses good for? The Belgian is Read more…
Are Belgian horses good for beginners? Belgian are excellent horses for beginner riders. They’re calm, good-natured, and willing to work with riders of all skill levels. Horse riding facilities often use Belgians as their beginner’s mount because they are large enough for even the biggest novice riders! What is the Read more…
As mammals all horses are warm-blooded – they don’t need to lie around in the sun to summon energy for the day, although some do like to! Can a horse be cold blooded? Cold-blooded horses encompass the draft breeds such as Percherons, Shires, Clydesdales, and Belgians. Large-boned and heavy-bodied, these Read more…
A few Polo mints a day or a few carrots a day or half an apple a day as a treat is OK for any horse or pony. Is it safe for horses to eat mints? “Peppermint-flavored treats made especially for horses and peppermint candy won’t likely cause any problems, Read more…
Crabbe notes that the exam itself typically takes at least two hours. The veterinarian may spend additional hours reviewing the horse’s medical history, assessing radiographs and potentially talking to other parties, such as the horse’s veterinarian or farrier. It’s not uncommon, says Dr. How long does it take to get Read more…
If your horse is does not eat all of its hay or grain at the evening meal, hay and grain should be removed from the stall at least 12 hours before blood is drawn. Your horse should be provided free choice water. How long will it take to get lab Read more…
Six point scale 0 to 5 0 = Emaciated. No fatty tissue can be felt – skin tight over bones. 1 = Very thin. Barely any fatty tissue – shape of bones visible. 2 = Very lean. Very thin layer of fat under the skin. 3 = Healthy weight. Thin Read more…
Most riders are happy to hear a score somewhere in the 80s, usually guaranteeing them a top spot in the class. Even a score in the 70s reflects a good round. While scoring a 100 is near to impossible, scoring somewhere in the 90s is in the realm of possibility Read more…
Many horse registries require DNA testing prior to registration to verify parentage before issuing papers. How do I find my horses bloodline? Pedigrees for Thoroughbreds as well as many other horses can be found at www.allbreedpedigree.com , though care should be taken to verify all pedigrees. Like the well-known Wikipedia Read more…
Under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971, Congress called wild horses and burros “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West.” This act protects wild horses from being branded, harassed, killed, or captured. Can you take horses from the wild? For years, wild mustangs Read more…