Einstein (horse) Einstein Foaled October 23, 2002 Died October 28, 2020 (aged 18) Country Brazil Colour Dark Bay/Brown Is Einstein the horse still alive? He was euthanized this morning at Park Equine Hospital due to complications of cancer. Michael Blowen, founder and president of Old Friends, made the announcement this Read more…
Toss manure and dirty, wet bedding into center of the stall or directly into a muck bucket or wheelbarrow. Rake out center of the stall. Sweep the center of the stall thoroughly and pick up any remaining dirty material with a shovel. Sprinkle absorbent deodorizer on any wet spots. How Read more…
An average-sized horse (about 14-16 hands) can fit comfortably in a 12′ x 12′ stall. That being said, one can consider a smaller stall such as 10’x12′ – depending on personal preferences and stall usage. Ponies, Welsh or Shetland breeds typically will do well in a 10′ x 10′ stall. Read more…
More than the type of bedding, it is critical to have bedding in your equines’ stalls. Straw, shavings, and pellets all serve as insulation against not only cold but also against excessive heat. What does straw do for horses? Although straw has very little buffering capability itself, it is still Read more…
There are two reasons that a horse will not walk into a trailer: fear or challenging you. Some horses legitimately find trailer loading terrifying, while other horses refuse to walk in a trailer simply because they believe that if they refuse long enough or with enough force, they won’t have Read more…
Corn provides energy to horses primarily in the form of starch. Processing it—in this case, cracking—makes the starch more available to horses. Energy fuels growth, performance, and maintenance of body weight. What happens if a horse eat corn? However, grains like corn are not well digested in a horse’s small Read more…
Here are ten tips from Alejos for successfully loading a poor-mannered horse. Bigger trailers are better. Play it cool. Focus on movement first. Work slowly and methodically. Work where the horse is spooky. Make resistance uncomfortable. Pay attention to inherent risks. Training doesn’t stop once horse loads. How do you Read more…
Horses are born with their temperament, and you cannot change it (nature). Training (nurture) will teach the horse to contain its behavior and emotionality, and give the horse skills for coping, but it will not change the horse’s underlying temperament. Can you change a horses attitude? Working on any exercise Read more…
Only soft woods such as spruce, fir and pine are completely safe for the fragile respiratory tract of horses and other animals. In contrast, hard woods, such as oak and walnut, may contain toxins harmful to animals. What shavings are safe for horses? Opt for the kiln-dried shavings Pine shavings Read more…
Bags Required The average empty loose box or stable should require 4 – 6 bags of shavings to create the best depth of bed. How much shavings does a horse need? On average, customers apply 6 inches of shavings on the floor of the stalls to ensure a good level Read more…