Yes they are. They most definitely are. 90% of World’s leather is imported from India, where cows are initially used for dairy products and once they get old, they are sold to industrialists who use butcher them for leather. Do you get leather from killing horses? Horse hides are a Read more…
cars. In one decade, cars replaced horses (and bicycles) as the standard form of transport for people and goods in the United States. In 1907 there were 140,300 cars registered in the U.S. and a paltry 2,900 trucks. What replaced the horse and buggy? the automobileMost experts believe the horse Read more…
The way to make a horse worth more money is to ensure it is well trained, healthy, sound, and well behaved. Bloodlines and conformation are important too, but it’s easy to forgive a horse’s obscure bloodlines and less than perfect conformation if it is a willing worker that is safe Read more…
How much is my horse worth? Factors Influencing Value. Age. Age 7-12yrs. Horses in their prime (7-12yrs) are usually worth more simply because the demand for older or younger horses is less. Height, Sex & Colour. Temperament. Breeding. Intended Job/Performance Record. Health Status. Location. How much is worth a horse? Read more…
Sometimes find new homes with someone willing to provide them with care and attention and/or redirect them to second equine careers. Other horses may be placed in equine rescue, rehabilitation or retirement facilities. Some are euthanized by a veterinarian at the owner’s request. What do you do with old horse? Read more…
Horses wear shoes primarily to strengthen and protect the hooves and feet, and to prevent the hooves from wearing down too quickly. Much like our finger and toenails, a horse’s hooves will grow continually if not trimmed. Are horse boots necessary? When thinking about tack and the importance of keeping Read more…
Driving horses do NOT need blinders to prevent them from being spooked by the vehicle they’re pulling. That’s a myth. Any well-trained harness horse can be driven without blinders. Do racehorses wear blinkers? Many racehorse trainers believe that blinkers keep horses focused on what is in front, encouraging them to Read more…
Ideally, you should wait an hour or so after your horse has finished a meal before riding them. If you’re going to do something really strenuous, it should be closer to three hours. Can you ride a horse on a full stomach? In short, it’s a myth that horses should Read more…
A Horse Works Better On Rocky Surfaces On the other hand, horse riding does not require additional infrastructure like public roads. It can run effectively on rocky surfaces and open ground. Lastly, unlike cars, horses can pass and jump through any obstruction (stones and fallen trees) it finds on its Read more…
Reasons people decide to sell their horse: The rider has outgrown the horse, either physically (as in the case of children and ponies) or in skill (like a rider working towards highly competitive competition but limited by a senior horse). 3. Choosing to stop riding for physical, financial, or personal Read more…