Shackleford Banks, the southern-most barrier island in Cape Lookout National Seashore, is home to more than 100 wild horses. Venture out by boat or passenger ferry to enjoy the rare privilege of watching horses that live without the help of man. How do I see the wild horses of Shackleford Read more…
The Corolla Wild Horses are located in the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks, in the 4WD area that’s just north of Corolla. Wild horses, also known as Wild Ponies, are also found on Ocracoke Island, and can be viewed at the Ocracoke Pony Pen just south of the Hatteras Read more…
There is a freshwater lens or aquifer under the island (and other barrier islands). Shackleford Banks has one sizeable pond and many pools, seeps and digs where the horses can access the fresh water. Sometimes the horses dig with their hooves to access water below ground level. How do horses Read more…
30. How many horses are on the island? The SB population is managed between 110 and 130 horses. The RCR herd numbers around 30. Where can I find horses? How did the horses get on Carrot Island? The Rachel Carson Reserve is a complex of islands which includes Carrot Island, Read more…
Muscle cramps, or “charley horses” as they are sometimes called, are extremely common and occur when muscles involuntarily contract and cannot relax. The most notorious sites for cramps are the calves, thighs and arch of the foot. Cramps in the hands, arms, abdomen and along the rib cage are also Read more…
Consumption of the fruit, seeds, leaves, or stems of avocado can be toxic to horses. The main toxic component in avocado is persin. 30g leaves per kg of the horse’s body weight can be fatal to an average sized horse. Lower doses can cause colic. How poisonous are avocados to Read more…
Comfrey is a powerful herb which supports and encourages the natural healing of bones and connective tissues in horses. Comfrey may also aid digestive and respiratory health. Not to be fed long-term. Feeding Guide. Weight of Horse/Pony Amount per day Up to 400kg 2 scoops Over 400kg 4 scoops How Read more…
By adding CREATINE to your horse’s diet you can expect to aid in increasing endurance, overall work potential, increased muscle speed, as well as a gain in lean muscle mass and size. By saturating muscles with creatine, the muscles become stronger and are able to refuel themselves faster. What does Read more…
Is it OK for your horse to consume them? Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are not known to be toxic to horses. How much dandelion do you give a horse? Feeding Rate: Several handfuls of fresh leaves daily, or 4 – 5 fresh roots. For dried herb feed 30g, or 20g of Read more…
You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink. Can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink? Possible meaning: You can show people the way to find something or to do something, but you cannot force them to act after that. Can you Read more…