Can horses suddenly get Sweet Itch? Yes, horses that have never presented with the condition before can become affected. This is due to the fact that their immune response has fought off the midge bites for many years, however there comes a point where it can no longer do so, Read more…
Mares (female horses) compete against their male counterparts and often win. Some of the world’s best racehorses have been female. Female racehorses don’t get the respect they’re due. Are mares or geldings faster? Male horses, or stallions, have certain advantages over their female counterparts. For one, they are typically stronger Read more…
General Fit by Saddle Size Child or Small Adult 14” – 16.5” saddle Average Adult 17” saddle Large Adult 17.5” – 18” saddle Extra-Large Adult 18+” saddle How do you know what size horse saddle you need? Sit in the Western saddle. There should be about four inches between your Read more…
Description. The term “colt” only describes young male horses and is not to be confused with foal, which is a horse of either sex less than one year of age. Similarly, a yearling is a horse of either sex between the ages of one and two. A young female horse Read more…
Both male and female horses race in the Kentucky Derby. However, only three female horses (also known as fillies) have won the Kentucky Derby. Can Kentucky Derby horses be female? Yes, three female horses won the Kentucky Derby. The most recent was Winning Colors in 1988. Genuine Risk won it Read more…
Lip chains are used often for handling stallions, during breeding seasons, thoroughbred racehorses and for show horses. The stallions can tend to be aggressive and it gives the handlers an extra form of control while handling them. Do lip chains hurt horses? Banning lip chains will hurt a lot of Read more…
The average horse stands around five feet tall and weighs 800-1200 pounds. To be considered a horse, the animal must stand at least 57 inches tall, though some equines are barely more than two feet! On the other end of the spectrum, some beastly steeds weigh in at 2200 pounds Read more…
Both males and females race, sometimes even against each other. Speaking of racehorses, both males and females race. It’s rare for them to race together, but sometimes fillies and mares beat colts and stallions. Do horses like to race each other? They definitely like to run, and they like it Read more…
At the minimum, all states require a current negative Coggins test and certificate of veterinary inspection or health certificate within 30 days of the date of travel. While horses can be shipped safely in either a standing stall or box stall, box stalls are typically the better option. How long Read more…
Horse and Pony Measurements A horse can be 15 hands, 15.1 hands, 15.2 hands, 15.3 hands, but never 15.4 hands tall. If a horse measures 15.4 h.h. then it is actually 16 hands high. Is a 15 hh big for a horse? Light riding horses are typically 14–16 hands (1.42–1.63m), Read more…