The change in working patterns and the vast number of people working from home could also mean owning a horse was now a possibility, and the money saved from commuting would also help it become a reality. With all these potential buyers the demand for horses increased and therefore so Read more…
In rural areas of the South Ural Mountains the Bashkir horse is used for riding and for hauling loads, but it is most important as a dairy breed. What is the most common farm horse? American Quarter Horses With nearly six million Quarter Horses registered by the American Quarter Horse Read more…
Equine Ulcers: Behavioural changes Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a common behavioural change seen in horses with ulcers. Chewing wood helps the horse produce more saliva, which can help neutralize stomach acid so this is also a behaviour associated with equine ulcers especially if it is a new behaviour to Read more…
If she finds nothing amiss, you can treat wood chewing as a behavioral issue and take some steps to discourage it: Provide more long-stem forage. Eliminate access to the wood source. Make the wood distasteful. Step up your horse’s exercise program. Don’t miss out! What can I put on wood Read more…
Wood eating can be normal behavior in horses, or it can indicate a problem, such as illness, inadequate dietary fiber, or boredom. Bark, branches, roots, and other seemingly inedible plant parts form a small but important component of the horse’s natural diet. Why is my horse eating branches? This may Read more…
Much like any large animal, horses rank high in the category of responsibility. With improvements in nutrition and health care, horses are living longer, productive lives. Is it a lot of work to have a horse? However, you should know that owning a horse is a huge responsibility. Horses require Read more…
If you’re not a horse owner or avid rider, you can still ride in many National Forests through numerous local outfitters, guides and dude ranches, many of which have long operated on National Forest lands. Can you ride a horse in the forest? Rarely you’ll need a permit to ride, Read more…
It is natural for horses to browse, chew on tree bark and branches. However, in domestic stalled horses, wood chewing is considered an undesirable (stereotypical) behavior. Wood chewing is a completely different behavior than cribbing. How do you stop a horse from eating bark? You can nail metal caps over Read more…
These fans gamble simply for fun. Although they are playing with money, they are not playing for money. The game is as important, if not more so, than the outcome. The pageantry and social ambiance of the track as well as the contest between highly trained horses add to the Read more…
Many racehorses become addicted to drugs when their trainers and even veterinarians give them drugs to keep them on the track when they shouldn’t be racing. What drugs do they use on horses? Equine Sedatives and Calming agents Xylazine. Xylazine is a common equine sedative. Romifidine. Romifidine is an alpha-2 Read more…