The Buraq (Arabic: الْبُرَاق /ælˈbʊrɑːk/ “the lightning”) is a heavenly equine or chimeral beast in Islamic tradition that notably served as the mount of the Islamic prophet Muhammad during his Isra and Mi’raj journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and up through the heavens and back by night. What Islam says Read more…
Horses can get sick if they stay outside when it’s raining. They need a dry place to be out of the rain, so their coat doesn’t become wet and uncomfortable. There is a chance that wet weather can cause some severe issues with your skin and hooves. Is it OK Read more…
They can sense severe weather well before it arrives. They absolutely have an intuition much more attuned than ours. Are horses scared of storms? While some horses appear unconcerned by wild, stormy weather, others become very unsettled. For this reason alone, some owners prefer to stable their horses rather than Read more…
In case of an impending hit by a tornado, what’s the best course of action for your horse? Some say the best option is to keep animals inside the barn to prevent injury from flying debris. Others insist the best chance for survival comes when horses are turned loose into Read more…
Yes, without a doubt they can sense coming storms. My mare always lets me know when something is headed our way. This may sound silly to some, but I have experienced my horses intuition on weather and with strangers. I think they want you to know when something isn’t right. Read more…
The Egyptians invented the yoke saddle for their chariot horses around 1500 BC. Chariots were effective for their high speed, mobility and strength which could not be matched by infantry at the time. They quickly became a powerful new weapon across the ancient Near East. Did Egypt invent the chariot? Read more…
Grains are a useful supplement that provides extra energy for working horses. Forages, such as grass and hay, are the foundation of all equine feeding programs, as this is the source of the horse’s essential nutrients. Most horse owners feed their animals grain at least once a day, whether the Read more…
Scientific research has shown that pure linseed oil offers many benefits to the horse when added to their daily diet. Linseed Oil is a benefinicial source of energy compared to cereal feeds. It is much safeier and easier to digest, posing less disturbance to the horses hindgut. What can I Read more…
Many horses receive a spoonful of (2 tablespoons) vegetable oil daily on the food to create more shine and gloss in their fur. Vegetable oil also helps digestion and smooth muscles and joints in horses. Any vegetable oil is suitable to feed horses such as sunflower oil, soybean oil and Read more…
Another medical concern that may affect your horse’s weight, is his metabolism. Some horses, like Thoroughbreds or Arabians, have a naturally high metabolism and will often burn off calories nearly as fast as you throw them into the feed bucket. How do horses have so much energy? Energy is present Read more…