As a general rule, each horse requires about 0.5 – 1.0 hectares (or 1.25 to 2.5 acres) of grazing of a suitable quality if no extra feeding is being provided. How large of an area does a horse need? In general, professionals recommend two acres for the first horse and Read more…
Ranch horses must be safe and sane, and they must have more reining ability or “handle” than the average horse. They must walk and jump out and move when necessary. They must possess “cow savvy” (ability to outthink a cow). These horses also need to have good stamina or “bottom,” Read more…
If you keep your horse stable small and add value to attract customers, you’ll be more likely to make a profit. Offer full-service boarding that includes feed, hoof care, stall cleaning, parasite control and bedding. Put in a few extras like horse camping and on-site riding trails. Can you make Read more…
Horses first evolved in open plains. As a prey species (one that other animals eat), they needed to be able to see quickly if another animal that might eat them (a predator) was nearby. Being able to rest or sleep standing up meant they could get their rest, but if Read more…
Horses can rest and achieve certain types of sleep (e.g., slow-wave sleep) while standing; however, the rapid eye movement (REM) phase cannot be entered without recumbency due to loss of muscle tone during this phase; and. Do horses need to lie down for REM sleep? Horses can rest to a Read more…
Horses, zebras and elephants sleep standing up. Cows can too, but mostly choose to lie down. Some birds also sleep standing up. Do horses only sleep standing up? Horses have an amazing ability to be able to sleep standing up. But they do also sleep lying down. If you’re a Read more…
You’ve probably heard that big animals like cows and horses sleep standing up – but when it comes to deep sleep, it’s just not true! While cows can doze off and sleep lightly on their feet, when it comes to REM sleep, they lie down just like the rest of Read more…
Most horses do lie down to sleep because yes they get tired of standing up. Also, horses have a tendon that locks their stifle joint when they fall asleep standing up, so they don’t collapse. Do horses have to stand all the time? Horses have an amazing ability to be Read more…
Most miniature horse breeders will pay close attention to bloodlines before breeding. Their goal is to produce a healthy horse, with correct conformation and a winning pedigree. Also, read our guide on the difference between a miniature horse and a pony. Minis can be bred for any coat color or Read more…
Geldings also make especially good horses for driving because they are stronger than mares. Some miniature horses become as much a part of the family as a dog or a cat. What are miniature horses called? ponyMerriam-Webster defines pony as “a small horse; especially one of any of several horse Read more…