Do Performance Horses Need Grain?

Non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) come from sugars and starches, primarily from grain concentrates. Most performance horses require some form of NSC, and while there is no reason to fear feeding sugar and starch — sometimes glucose is necessary! What should I feed my performance horse? The horse will be eating more Read more…

Are Wild Horses A Breed?

However, the only true wild horse breed is the Mongolian Przewalski’s Horse. What most people call “wild horses” are actually feral or semi-feral animals living in a natural setting. What is the only wild horse breed? Przewalski’s horses, critically endangered horses found in Mongolia, are the last truly wild horse. Read more…

How Many Horses Are In Mongolia?

Mongolia has 4.09. 3000 horses, which outnumbers the human population of 3.350. 000. How much is a horse in Mongolia? For the rich, $10000 seems a reasonable price to pay for a reputable horse breed. In recent years, politicians have employed the symbolic gifting of horses for diplomacy. Traditionally a Read more…

Do All Horses Have Udders?

Only mares (female horses) have an udder. If a mare has never given birth, it’s usually quite small, almost invisible except for two teats. Mares have multiple heat cycles, or times when they can get pregnant, between spring and fall. A typical equine pregnancy is eleven months. Do horses have Read more…