Foals do not compete in horse racing events because they are too young and are not fully mature physically. The earliest racehorses can compete in horse races is two years old. A foal can walk almost from birth but as a foal, they are still underdeveloped to race. How long Read more…
In summary, yes, horses do suffer from PTSD. Is it curable. Yes, just about as curable as it is for us humans. Do horses experience trauma? Both horses and humans are vulnerable to trauma. Both can experience traumatic events. However, a number of today’s trauma experts believe that only humans Read more…
Riding your horse in winter time can also be dangerous due to the risk of slipping on snow, ice and uneven frozen ground. Although letting your horse wear hoof boots – either as they are or with extra traction studs applied – can make many difficult winter riding conditions much Read more…
Both biting and nonbiting flies can transmit diseases to horses and other domestic animals. Finally, some flies have larvae that may develop in the subcutaneous tissues of the skin or organs of animals, producing a condition known as myiasis (fly strike). How do you get rid of flies around horses? Read more…
In terms of geology and climate, our country is an ideal location for the raising of young horses. Thoroughbred breeding in Ireland is intricately linked with Irish rural life and community. Horse breeding and training is a key economic player in regions of the country where there are few employment Read more…
Horses arrived in Ireland long before it became an island. At the end of the last ice age, a land bridge connected Derry to Scotland and another joined England with France. From the Asian steppes where the horse originated, herds migrated west across Europe and into Ireland. When did horses Read more…
Slinkies For Horses Slinkies can be used as a layer of insulation by using in place of a sheet or as a blanket liner and can also be used to keep a horse’s hair clean and smooth. Slinkies help manage their coat by protecting it like a second skin. What Read more…
The War Bonnet encourages a more correct head position by applying pressure to the poll. It helps your horse to balance in hard turns and stops. It needs to be used with a tie-down. What does a bonnet do for horses? Ear Bonnets are a common horse accessory worn on Read more…
Caribu Lycra Hood are perfect for keeping your horse’s mane clean & protecting those show plaits. These lycra show hoods will also assist to keep your horse’s coat flat and shiny while taming the mane and giving that show sheen finish. What is a lycra horse hood used for? The Read more…
Animal to mechanical And by 1900, most farmers were using draft horses for hard labor to run those farms. The 1,800 pound animals were harnessed and pulled plows across fields for corn, oats and wheat, planted the crops, cultivated the fields, brought in wagon loads of hay and corn up Read more…