Forage is the Single. Most. Important component of your horse’s diet… for a whole bunch of reasons! It is your horse’s biggest source of calories, protein and some vitamins and minerals. What is the most important nutrient in a horse’s diet? WaterWater is the MOST IMPORTANT nutrient; horses can’t live Read more…
On average, it’s safe to introduce a horse to a rider at the age of four. That’s not to say equipment and ground work shouldn’t be done younger. In fact, it’s advisable to give your horse a solid foundation before even thinking about adding a rider. What age should a Read more…
Horses are naturally grazers, they eat little and often. Their natural diet is mainly grass, which has high roughage content. Horses should be provided with a predominantly fibre-based diet, either grass, hay, haylage or a hay replacement in order to mimic their natural feeding pattern as closely as possible. What Read more…
In Summary. Yes, you can drive a horse in an open bridle but consider whether it is a good idea. Tread very carefully and understand why we use blinkers in the first place. Do horses need blinders? Horses wear blinders to reduce their field of vision and stay focused on Read more…
cars. In one decade, cars replaced horses (and bicycles) as the standard form of transport for people and goods in the United States. What replaced the horse and buggy? the automobileMost experts believe the horse and buggy days started to fade out around 1910 when the horse and buggy was Read more…
Maintain the health and vitality of your horses by following these best practices for feeding management. Put Forage First. Use good-quality forage. Maintain Clean, Fresh Water. Feed by Weight, Not by Volume. Feed Small Meals. Feed on Time. Maintain Proper Body Condition. Make Changes Slowly. Keep Feeders Separated. What are Read more…
Unwanted behaviors are repetitive, purposeless behaviors that take up a large portion of a horse’s time. Common examples include cribbing, biting and weaving. These behaviors frustrate horse owners. What are the habits of horses? In the wild, horses roam, looking for food and cover distances from 5 to 12 km Read more…
Unlike the name suggests, horse blinders, also known as blinkers or winkers, do not blind horses. Horse blinders are firm leather squares or plastic cups that attach to a horse’s bridle or hood and prevent a horse from seeing behind and beside him. Why would you put blinders on a Read more…
A stable is a building in which livestock, especially horses, are kept. It most commonly means a building that is divided into separate stalls for individual animals. There are many different types of stables in use today. What is another term for horse farm? Based on their use, they may Read more…
DUI laws are typically written with motor vehicles in mind, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t be charged with a DUI while riding a horse. If you’re caught riding a horse while under the influence of alcohol, you could technically be charged with a DUI, depending on where Read more…