What Did Botai People Use Horses For?

That implies the Botai may have tamed horses on their own, following something called the “prey path” to domestication: hunting, then managing herds for food, and finally—riding. What was the original purpose for horses? Horses and other animals were used to pull wheeled vehicles, chariots, carts and wagons and horses Read more…

What Happens When A Horse Is Obese?

Fat horses are at greater risk for exercise intolerance, founder, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, the formation of colic-causing lipomas (fat tumors in the abdomen), joint and bone problems, reduced reproduction efficiency and increased stress on their heart and lungs. What happens if a horse gets too fat? HAZARDS OF OBESITY Read more…

Can You Give Polos To Horses?

It’s easy to see why Polos are popular with horse owners as a treat. Most horses like them, they are cheap, they are dry and not messy, they don’t contain any ingredients likely to cause allergic reactions and they come in convenient packaging. Are sugar free Polos OK for horses? Read more…