Your dog may love the hoof parings discarded when your horse is shod – but vets are warning that large chunks could be potentially fatal. Owners are warned to clean up quickly after the farrier visits – before their dog does. Are horse hoof trimmings safe for dogs? Most dogs Read more…
Hard, brittle hoof trimmings are not safe for dogs. Just like brittle cooked bones, they can splinter internally, crack teeth and cause intestinal damage. If you feel your dog needs (basically wants) some hoof, limit it to fresh trimmings and small pieces. Can dogs eat horse trimmings? Most dogs have Read more…
Horses aren’t native to Europe, according to most scholars. The earliest fossil discoveries of Eohippus, the ancestor to modern-day horse species, dated back around 54 million years ago and were found in the Americas, suggesting that this region may be where all equine ancestors came from. Did horses come from Read more…
Many horses in Alaska will wear blankets to block the wind, but not all do—and they seem to do just fine. Riding doesn’t have to take a backseat in wintery weather as long as riders dress appropriately, but the footing needs to be good for the horses. Can I have Read more…
“Alaska has many horse owners…in fact, where I live we have over 3000 horse owners alone! Many quarter horses, some draft and Arabians, as well as appaloosas. Our summers are perfect… beautiful lush green fields and mountains to ride in and around. How much does a horse cost in Alaska? Read more…
Unlike a domestic horse, a Przewalski’s horse is truly wild. They have never really been domesticated. So, it is not possible to ride these animals, like other domestic species. Can Przewalski’s horse be tamed? Having such a wild, shy nature, the Przewalski’s horse has never really been tamed by humans, Read more…
Le Cheval Canadien. Canada’s national horse, Le Cheval Canadien , is in danger of disappearing. Alongside Canada’s national flower, sport, symbol and bird, is a national animal that is often forgotten. Canada’s national horse, Le Cheval Canadien, is in danger of disappearing. Does Canada have a national horse? While the Read more…
Some 550,000 live in horse-owning households and an additional 350,400 are involved using horses owned by others. There are more adults participating than children – participation breaking down into 59% adult and 41% children. In terms of sport, there are an estimated 117,000 adults and 225,250 children participating. Is Canada Read more…
The most common way to dispose of a horses’ body is to bury it, bring it to a landfill, or have it cremated. Horses are an integral part of many people’s families and are trusted companions. What do most people do with a dead horse? The most common methods to Read more…
Dig a hole: To bury a horse, the hole needs to be large, typically over six feet deep and seven-foot square. You can either hire someone or rent a backhoe for this task. A backhoe is also helpful to move the horse’s remains into the grave. How long does it Read more…