A 12-foot x 12-foot stall is the standard recommendation for a 1,000-pound horse. Many stables are successful with stalls slightly smaller than this, but walls less than 10 feet in length are not recommended. What is the standard size of a stable? All horses are individual, and therefore may need Read more…
Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) is an inherited disease of the muscles primarily found in Quarter Horses which is characterized by sporadic episodes of muscle tremors or paralysis. What breeds are affected by HYPP? HYPP occurs in the following breeds. Quarter Horses. American Paint Horses. Appaloosas. Quarter Horse crossbreds. What bloodlines Read more…
Another study by Dr. Spier determined the frequency of the HYPP gene in the horse population. The study found that the gene is not being diluted in subsequent generations. Approximately 4 percent of Quarter Horses are affected, and unfortunately the frequency has not decreased since testing has become available. How Read more…
A place where horses are kept is called stable. A stable is a building in which livestock, especially horses, are kept. It most commonly means a building that is divided into separate stalls for individual animals. There are many different types of stables in use today. Where does a stable Read more…
This “livery” also meant the food, shelter, etc., given to horses, which is where “livery stables” (where food, grooming, etc., is included in the fee) got their name. A “livery cab” was originally a horse-drawn cab that was available to the public for hire. Why is a horse stable called Read more…
Horses spent much more time feeding on short grass than cattle. Does a horse eat more than a cow? A 2002 study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology found that horses eat 63 percent more than cattle. How much feed does a horse need at a time? As a Read more…
Slow feeding has a lot of benefits including improvements in horses’ physical and mental health. Hay nets for horses are recommended by veterinarians to help them reduce the incidence of colic, stomach ulcers, stable vices and assist with reducing obesity. Are hay bags good for horses? Hay nets and bags Read more…
Commercial feeds made for other animals, such as chickens, cattle, sheep and goats are simply inappropriate to feed to horses. Horses have specific dietary requirements which these feeds cannot satisfy. However, if these feeds contain additives or are medicated, the outcome can be deadly. What foods should not be fed Read more…
Unprocessed cottonseed or cottonseed hulls are not commonly fed to horses. Usually these products are relatively expensive, and the lint attached to the seed coat makes them hard to process and feed. Is cottonseed good for horses? The protein quality of cottonseed meal is considered low because it has about Read more…
Feed grain in small amounts and often Small, frequent meals not only are more natural for the horse, but they also allow the horse to better digest and use their food. When a horse is fed too much at once, the food isn’t digested as effectively. Why do horses need Read more…