Although not well documented, it appears that many horses that have been deaf from birth also do not whinney. This is similar to complete deafness in children who can therefore never learn to talk. How can you tell if a horse is deaf? Deafness should be suspected in horses that Read more…
A racehorse, on the other hand, will probably have a shorter life—not because Thoroughbreds aren’t well cared for but because they have many life-ending traumas. A broken leg, for instance, can lead to euthanization in the racehorse world, Dr. Ramey says. Does breed determine how long horses live? Do race Read more…
For example, a healthy horse can be given one human peppermint candy as a treat one or two times in a day without any problems. How many peppermints Can a horse eat? All treats should be fed in moderation, especially those with sugar like candy canes, mints, or other hard Read more…
Customers tell us they can’t feed their horses carrots because they are high in sugar. FACT: Raw carrots contain only 4.7% sugar and 1.4% starch. Carrots are 85% water! Compare that to average hay at 8 to 10% sugar, and non molassed sugar beet at 5 to 8% sugar. Are Read more…
Further recommendations suggest that single meals should contain no more than 1g of sugar/starch per 1kg of bodyweight. Beyond these levels the horse is unable to digest and absorb sugars and excess passes through to the hindgut causing disruption to the microbiome. Can horses consume sugar? Most sport horses can Read more…
Yes. With proper care, horses can live to be 40, but this is considered way beyond extreme old age. What age is to old for a horse? So how old is old? Most experts agree a horse can be considered geriatric when he reaches 18 to 20 years of age. Read more…
Sugar cubes: Perhaps the oldest treat of the horse world, sugar cubes are a great treat when fed sparingly. One sugar cube has about 4 grams of sugar (one teaspoon). Keep in mind that all feeds (except oil & water) have sugars and starches. What happens if you give a Read more…
Therefore, a 5-year-old horse is 23 years old in human years. This rate of aging is then maintained for the rest of your horse’s life. Here is a horse years to human year chart: Horse Years Human Years 35 98 36 100.5 37 103 38 105.5 How old is a Read more…
Groundwork helps the horse learn, as well as the rider, and is a vital part of training. You can learn a lot about your horse from being on the ground and establish the mood or temperament the horse is in before you ride. Groundwork sets the foundations for discipline and Read more…
Daily Stable Management and Horse Care Routine Feed horses hay and/or grain morning and night. Clean and refill water buckets morning and night. Muck out stalls morning and night. Mucking means picking out the manure and urine spots. What do horses need on a daily basis? Horses need a regular Read more…