The secret of Viking ships is their shallow draft (only a yard) and light weight, combined with outstanding sailing ability. They could land on any beach, permitting lightning-quick embarking and attacks. Great loads could be carried, including horses and livestock. Did Vikings bring horses on raids? As far as the Read more…
Yes, horses enjoy racing and are well-looked after animals. Running and jumping comes naturally to horses as you see horses doing this in the wild. It’s also very interesting that when a horse unseats its jockey during a race, it will continue to run and jump with the other racehorses. Read more…
You can use horse shampoo much in the same way as a regular shampoo. Some conditioners in the Mane ‘n Tail product line come in a spray bottle formula, which you would use as a leave-in conditioner after getting out of the shower. To use horse shampoo and conditioner: Thoroughly Read more…
Veterinary Department – Racing Victoria We recommend that most horses need 8 weeks rest following a 16 to 20 week campaign. Even if this can’t be achieved the good news is that even one extra week of rest in addition to that which a horse normally gets, has substantial benefits. Read more…
Are There Still Wild Horses in the World? Most of the horses found in the wild around the world are actually Wild Horses. These are horses that are descended from horses that were domesticated at some point in history. Feral horses can be found all around the world. Are there Read more…
Ingredients: 1 cup Dr. Bronners Liquid Soap. 1 tsp. Jojoba Oil. 1 tsp. Fractionated Coconut Oil. 2 tsp. Vegetable Glycerin. 2 tsp. Witch Hazel. Essential Oils (like lavender or rose) Is it true that horse shampoo good for human hair? Horse shampoo may help make hair shinier and more manageable Read more…
Best medicated horse shampoos Cavalor Derma Wash. Sizes: 500ml | Washes per bottle: 15–20 | RRP: £17 | NAF Naturalintx Teatree Oil Shampoo. Carr & Day & Martin Gallop Medicated Shampoo. Equine America Fungatrol No Rinse Body Wash. Hy Equestrian Magic Tingle Tea Tree Shampoo. WildWash Equine Natural Medicated Horse Read more…
They’re descended from domestic horses brought to the continent by Europeans starting in the 16th century. “All of the horses are feral—they were released,” says Terry Messmer, a professor in the department of wildland resources at Utah State University. “They came [into] an ecosystem they didn’t co-evolve with.” Why are Read more…
Vinegar is a fantastic odor neutralizer, and it is non-toxic for your animals. Before you put shavings down in your stalls, spray your mats with vinegar and add a sprinkling of baking soda. This will help stop ammonia odors before they start. What neutralizes the scent of urine? Make a Read more…
Two main odor producers are manure and urine. One 1000-pound horse produces an average of 31 pounds of feces and 2.4 gallons of urine a day. Add to that soiled bedding and the results are more than fifty pounds of waste per stall that has the potential to cause a Read more…