For more than nine centuries, no other horses have been allowed into Iceland, and today the country has only one, exclusive breed of horse. Ergo, the Icelandic Horse is one of the purest in the world. Being an exclusive breed, the Icelandic Horse has many unique qualities. What is the Read more…
Don’t drink and ride Under the Licensing Act 1872, it is illegal to be “drunk while in charge on any highway or other public place of any carriage, horse, cattle…” Yep. Is it illegal to drink and horse? In most states, riding your horse drunk might earn you a slap Read more…
Equine drug testing is a form of drug testing applied to performance horses in regulated competition. Most common in racehorses, drug tests are also performed on horses in endurance riding and in international competition such as the Olympics and FEI-sanctioned competition. Do they do animal testing on horses? Which animals Read more…
Plan at least one day of rest for a six- to 12-hour haul, and two to three days of rest for a trip that lasts longer than 12 hours. The average horse loses five to six percent of his body weight during a 24-hour trip due to a combination of Read more…
Q: How do I choose a microchip? A: Microchips must be ISO 11784/11785 compliant. This microchip has a unique 15-digit number that will be assigned only to your horse. How many numbers does a microchip have? How do I find my pet’s MicroChip number? Firstly, here is a list of Read more…
Yes. You can get a DUI for operating any of the following non-motorized vehicles: Horses. Horse-drawn carriages. Is it illegal to ride a horse drunk in the US? Riding a horse while drunk is not against the law in most states. However, in Kentucky, Florida, and even California, you can Read more…
Equine animals (horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, and even zebras) can use forages such as pasture/range grasses and legumes, preserved hays, and other forage-based feeds as the major or sole sources of nutrition due to fermentation in the cecum and large colon. How do horses get their nutrients? The cecum and Read more…
Horses, humans, and all other mammals share a common ancestor–with five toes. So how did horses end up with single-toed hooves? Over millions of years, many horse species lost most of their side toes. The middle toe evolved into a single large hoof, while the other toes became smaller and Read more…
Factors That Affect the Nutritional Requirements of a Horse Age. One of the most important factors to consider when creating a diet for your horse is their age. Individual health needs. Exercise level. Breed. Body type and weight. Usage factors. What are the 4 major factors affecting nutrient requirements? Requirements Read more…
Each horse is issued with a unique 15-digit unique equine life number (UELN). What should I look for in a horse passport? The more detailed the passport is, the better. A good passport will show the horse’s breeding, its full date of birth, its markings, its vaccination history, its medical Read more…