While not frequently diagnosed, equine muscle injuries can cause pain, lameness, and poor performance in horses. Sitting a sudden spook, lifting a bale of hay the wrong way, or chasing a loose horse around the farm are just a few of the ways equestrians can pull, tear, or otherwise damage Read more…
The most plausible explanation is that they are the descendants of horses that were brought to barrier islands like Assateague in the late 17th century by mainland owners to avoid fencing laws and taxation of livestock. Why do the horses swim from Assateague? Pony Auction The purpose of the pony Read more…
Similar to humans, some horses enjoy drinking water more than other horses and will require a higher daily intake. However, as a general rule, horses need between 5 to 10 gallons of water each day to stay healthy and hydrated. What do horses drink from? To keep your horse hydrated Read more…
cut holes into container. Put carrots in holes you made, make sure you cut the ends of the carrots so the carrots aren’t pointy, and won’t hurt your horse’s eye. Make a couple of small holes at the top. Put string through the holes at the top of the container Read more…
Home of Hobbyhorses Materials: You’ll need a stick, some fabric, wool yarn, and filling. It’s fun to draw your own patterns, but you can find some great free patterns on Pinterest and Google. Have you ever made your own horse? What are hobby horses made out of? The Hobby Horses Read more…
Domestic horses depend on the consumption of forage consisting of a variety of grasses and grass type feeds. In the summer, if the horse has the advantage of daily grazing on fresh pasture grasses, they will be able to consume water through the intake of grasses, which contain large amounts Read more…
Sugar cubes: Perhaps the oldest treat of the horse world, sugar cubes are a great treat when fed sparingly. One sugar cube has about 4 grams of sugar (one teaspoon). Keep in mind that all feeds (except oil & water) have sugars and starches. One medium apple has 19 grams Read more…
Horse Grooming Tools Guide Curry Comb. A curry comb is usually the first tool that you’ll use in your daily grooming. Dandy or Hard Brush. Soft Brush. Face Brush. Hoof Pick. Mane & Tail Brush. Coat Conditioners & Detanglers. Shedding Blade. What tools do you need for a horse? Essential Read more…
Wild horses eat a very specialized diet of sea oats, coarse grasses, acorns, persimmons, and other native vegetation. When they ingest apples, carrots, or other non-native foods, they are at great risk for painful colic at best and death at the worst. What do the wild horses of North Carolina Read more…
fresh water. They typically eat cordgrass from the marshes and drink fresh water found on the island. What do the horses on Assateague Island drink? The Chincoteague Ponies find fresh, or brackish, water in low lying areas of Assateague Island that collect rain water. They also drink from Vernal Pools Read more…