Fruity candies, like Smarties, Skittles and Jolly Ranchers, do not contain theobromine and are a safe in small doses, just like peppermints. Can you give candy to horses? Horses love sugar and fruit flavors, so those Halloween candies are sure to be a hit. But proceed with caution. “Hard candies Read more…
Right-brained horses tend to be fearful and defensive, while left-brained ones are more confident and dominant. Right-brained horses are generally spookier; left-brained ones are generally pushier. Do horses have two separate brains? A horse’s brain is DIFFERENT than a human brain. While both equine and human brains have two sides, Read more…
There are a number of reasons why a horse may need to be euthanised including: old age, when their condition has deteriorated to such an extent they no longer have an acceptable quality of life. serious injury. a disease or illness that cannot be treated. Why do horses have to Read more…
The same is true for horses. Equine retirement can mean anything from a change in occupation to a minor scaling back of activity to life as a pasture ornament. The best choice for a particular horse—and the people in his life—depends on several factors. What do horses do when they Read more…
The father of a horse. Sire: The father of a horse. A horse becomes a sire after one of his offspring wins a race at a recognized racetrack. What is a sire in horse breeding? The male parent of a horse, a stallion, is commonly known as the sire and Read more…
A racehorse’s career is often short-lived and after retirement, their lives can go in different directions depending on their success. Retired racehorses either become sires for future generations, have new careers, have their lives ended by euthanasia or they will end up in slaughter auctions. Where do retired Derby horses Read more…
Former racehorses are typically athletic and intelligent and, with the constant handling they have received during their racing career, they can make excellent riding horses in the right hands. What happens to a race horse after it retires? A racehorse’s career is often short-lived and after retirement, their lives can Read more…
Retired racehorses either become sires for future generations, have new careers, have their lives ended by euthanasia or they will end up in slaughter auctions. What happens to horses when they can’t race anymore? For Thoroughbred horses exiting racing completely, 19% were rehomed to other equestrian pursuits, 18% for breeding, Read more…
Cold-blooded breeds, which are already mature at 3 or 4 years of age, generally live until about 18 years of age. In contrast, the average age of thoroughbred horses is closer to 25, depending on their “sporting career”. The oldest equines ever recorded were 62 years old for a horse Read more…
A horse’s life stages include: Foal: Birth to 3-6 months. Weanling: 3-6 months to one year old. Yearling: 1 to 2 years old. Adolescent: 2 to 3 years old. Adulthood: 4 to 15-20 years old. Senior: 15-20 years old depending on the breed. What are the stages of horses? The Read more…