What Is Sand Colic Horse?

Sand colic is abdominal pain due to the ingestion of sand. While most horses inadvertently have some sand within their digestive system through their normal feeding habits, some horses are more prone to sand colic than others, even when sharing the same environment. What causes sand colic in horses? Sand Read more…

How Do Horses Ingest Sand?

​Horses, donkeys and mules ingest sand as they eat from the ground or graze short pastures. Scrounging for tiny bits of hay or grain further increases the sand-to-forage ratio exponentially – accelerating the accumulation of sand. How do horses get sand in their stomach? How does sand get into the Read more…

Can Wild Horses Be Adopted?

The BLM works to place excess animals into private care through its Adoption and Sales Programs as well as successful partnerships with organizations across the nation. Many have found it personally challenging and rewarding to adopt or purchase a wild horse or burro. Is it possible to tame a wild Read more…