Bay – which can range from dull red to yellow to brown – is the most prized horse color. Other desirable horse colors are chestnut, dark brown, and black. What type of horse is the most expensive? thoroughbredsBecause of its almost assured spot at the top of any competition, thoroughbreds Read more…
Digestive Problems The most common cause of death in aged horses is diseases of the digestive system. That is to say, colic. Colic can also affect much younger animals but as the animal ages, everything works less well, including the digestive system. What is the most common death in horses? Read more…
The nicker is a vibrating sound that a horse creates with his mouth closed, from his vocal cords. The strength and tone of the nicker vary greatly, and will tell you what the horse is saying. What does it mean when a horse nickers? Of course, horses make more sounds Read more…
The sound that a horse makes is called a neigh. A horse’s happy neigh is sometimes a greeting to other horses. You can use neigh to talk about the noise your horse makes, also known as a whinny or a bray. What is the difference between a whinny and a Read more…
the sound that Horse make is called Neigh. Hence, Horse is related to “Neigh”. What noise does a horse make? The sound that a horse makes is called a neigh. A horse’s happy neigh is sometimes a greeting to other horses. You can use neigh to talk about the noise Read more…
Another distinctive and refining feature of horse manes is braiding or plaiting them. Braids are used for mane maintenance but also as part of their attire for showing. By convention, the mane should lie on the right side of the horse’s neck. Most of the time in nature, this is Read more…
The whole idea of the tight fitting leg wear is for a close contact with the saddle. Loose or rough fabric under the legs can cause chaffing and be very uncomfortable. The western rider does not rely on the close contact as the saddle is heavier. Why do you wear Read more…
There is often no need to deworm healthy, adult horses through the cold winter months, unless specific horses are being targeted. When you start your deworming program in the spring again, it is recommended to use the same dewormer throughout the spring and summer months. Should I deworm my horse Read more…
Equestrians in various riding disciplines use braiding to help preserve long manes and tails and prevent tangles. Different types of braided horse mane patterns are fun to learn for casual riders who enjoy grooming and bonding with their horses. Some riders braid their horse’s mane to preserve the hair or Read more…
You can leave a fly sheet on your horse in the rain, but it’s important to realize that fly sheets are not waterproof. The mesh breathable fly sheets allow for rain to pass through the sheet. If your horse is out in the rain or a passing shower, it will Read more…