If you notice your horse is losing concentration at any task and appears tired, your horse may be dehydrated. Your horse may even quit eating and drinking water even after being exposed to hot temperatures. It is safe to assume the horse is dehydrated even though this may not be Read more…
Light riding horses are typically 14–16 hands (1.42–1.63m), larger riding horses are 15.2–17 hands (1.57–1.73m), and heavy or draft horses are usually 16–18 hands (1.63–1.83m). How heavy is a 16.3 hand horse? 1,300lbsA Thoroughbred horse that’s primarily used for racing would be expected to weigh in at around 500kg (1,100lbs) Read more…
Depending on the features of your horse stall barn, a simple project can cost $30,000 or up to $150,000 for a large commercial project. What is the cheapest horse barn to build? While both center-aisle and shed row barns are popular single-story barn designs, shed row barns will be your Read more…
Calf-Manna’s digestible carbohydrates are an excellent source of energy and weight gain. It’s often used with rescue horses or horses in poor condition to add weight and keep them on feed. What feed will put weight on a horse? Alfalfa is higher in calories and protein than grass hays, which Read more…
Size Correctly Too small a stall can result in habits such as pacing, cribbing or stall kicking. A horse can become cast more easily in a stall that isn’t large enough. Too large a stall requires more bedding and takes longer to clean. How big should a stall for a 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…
Endurance horse breeds can cover up 100 miles (161 km) in 24 hours when providing regular breaks. On the other hand, an average horse can gallop only 1 to 2 miles (1.6 – 3.2 km) without a break. How long can a horse run full out? Horses can only run Read more…
Horses are able to consume about 1.5 to 2% of their body weight in dry feed (feed that is 90% dry matter) each day. As a rule of thumb, allow 1.5 to 2 kg of feed per 100 kg of the horse’s body weight. How much feed should a horse Read more…
Feed grain in small amounts and often If for some reason you must give your horse a large quantity of grain, consider an additional lunchtime feeding. Small, frequent meals not only are more natural for the horse, but they also allow the horse to better digest and use their food. Read more…
An ulcer has formed due to one of the enamel points cutting into the cheek during the chewing process. Once the enamel point is removed during the dental float, the ulcer will heal in 5-7 days. How do you treat sores in horses mouth? Applying healing lotions: lotions and potions Read more…