Fiber in oat hulls is relatively indigestible. Conversely, fibers used in fortified feeds are generally more digestible and are therefore considered sound energy sources for horses. On the macronutrient front, oats are inherently high in phosphorus (0.35%) and low in calcium (0.05%). What type of horse should not be fed Read more…
When it comes to knowing how much horses cost and if you can afford one, you need to start crunching numbers early. How much does it cost to care for a horse where you live? State Average Annual Cost Alaska $10,226 Arizona $9,341 Arkansas $8,522 California $11,040 How much does Read more…
With a long, culturally rich history of horsemanship, Spain is one of the most popular destinations for horse riding in Europe. With over 40 Certified Equestrian Routes throughout the country, a range of terrains, and sure-footed Spanish horses to ride, there is a horse riding adventure here for all levels Read more…
There are currently 12.8 million working donkeys, horses and mules in Mexico. Often found in the most rural areas, they are used for agriculture, construction, mining, tourism and transport and are an extremely important part of the family with the livelihoods of many people depending on them. Are horses popular Read more…
1 sport in the country for women. France has 8,600 clubs and 5,000 horse riding centres. There are also 400 equestrian tourism centres, while the French Equestrian Federation has a division which handles the promotion of equestrian activities for the one million equestrian tourists. Can you ride horses in Paris? Read more…
The inaugural running of the Derby was held on Thursday 4 May 1780. It was won by Diomed, a colt owned by Sir Charles Bunbury, who collected prize money of £1,065 15s. The first four runnings were contested over 1 mile, but this was amended to the current distance of Read more…
Horse farming began on Jeju-do back in 1276 during Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) under King Chungnyeoul when Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan brought with him 160 horses by ship to the island. The Mongolians found Jeju to be a suitable place for raising horses due to its natural, bucolic surroundings. Read more…
According to ancient Greek history, the Trojan horse allowed the war-weary Greeks to enter the city of Troy and finally win the Trojan war. Legend has it that the horse was built at the behest of Odysseus, who hid inside its structure along with several other soldiers to ultimately lay Read more…
Medieval peasants rarely had horses; they preferred a pair of oxen. Oxen could pull a plow through the field deeper than a horse. They were less expensive to feed, and could be eaten when they grew too old to work. Did medieval peasants have horses? The largest domesticated animals peasants Read more…
7. The Greek soldiers were able to hide inside the horse because it was colossal. 8. How did the Greek soldier get the Trojans to bring the horse inside the Walled city? The Greeks, pretending to desert the war, sailed to the nearby island of Tenedos, leaving behind Sinon, who Read more…