Do Deaf Horses Whinny?

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…

Why Do Race Horses Not Live Long?

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…

How Much Sugar Can You Give A Horse?

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…