Do Horses Shrink With Age?

Many horses, as they grow old, will drop a few pounds for a variety of reasons. Weight loss can be due to increased caloric needs—especially in the winter months when metabolism ramps up to keep the body warm-—or tooth wear that makes chewing difficult, or a general loss of muscle Read more…

Is A Deer A Horse?

They are not closely related at all. Horses belong to the Order Perissodactyla (odd toed ungulates) whereas deer belong to the Order Artiodactyla (even toed ungulates). Deer are ruminants like cattle and sheep, and far more closely related to other ruminants than to the monogastric horse. Is a horse an Read more…

What Does Ht Mean In Horses?

HT: Hunter Trials. ID: Irish Draught. ISH: Irish Sports Horse. KWPN: Dutch Warmblood. LDR: Long Distance Riding/Rides. What does HC mean horses? Definition: Riding hor concours at a horse competition means you are not competing. You will still pay an entry fee, receive a number and be judged by the Read more…