Working horses are subject to injury like any athlete. Horses used in riding instruction programs and therapeutic programs are likely candidates for back disorders. Due to being ridden by inexperienced riders who lack balance, riders of differing sizes, and poor fitting tack. Does riding damage a horse’s back? It was Read more…
thoroughbreds. There is no other breed with better bloodlines and a history of winning than that of a Thoroughbred. Because of its almost assured spot at the top of any competition, thoroughbreds are the most expensive horse breed in the world. What horse is the most expensive? Top 10 Most Read more…
“Diseases of the digestive system were by far the most common cause of death in older horses,” summarized Crandell. What do horses commonly die from? Digestive Problems Most would add another word in there. The most common cause of death in aged horses is diseases of the digestive system. That Read more…
Fusaichi Pegasus. Fusaichi Pegasus is a Thoroughbred racehorse that has earned the first spot on the list of the most expensive horses in the world. The stallion is noteworthy for acquiring total career earnings of more than 2 million dollars and winning around 75 stakes globally. What horse sells the Read more…
A horse’s head should be off limits to hitting, slapping, pinching or any other action that can cause fear or pain. To do so can cause a head shy horse and a horse that doesn’t trust you. When should you hit a horse? One last note just to be clear. Read more…
A horse with a perpetually runny eye might have a blocked tear duct. Absent any other signs of trouble, a horse who consistently has tears running down his face may have a blocked tear duct. Technically called nasolacrimal ducts, these tiny passages drain excess tears from the eyes through the Read more…
In this guest post, originally posted on author Donna Janell Bowman’s blog and reposted here with permission, Donna Janell Bowman shares her beliefs about the extraordinary skills of Jim Key, a horse who learned how to read, write, and do math. What could Beautiful Jim Key do? Beautiful Jim Key Read more…
Elvis soon bought a horse that would become his favorite, a golden palomino Quarter Horse named Rising Sun. Of course, the barn had to get a new name, too, and it became House of the Rising Sun. How many horses did Elvis Presley own? He was 32 years old. When Read more…
Market Value of the Horse. The initial cost of the horse can vary from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the pedigree, condition, and level of training. The average cost of a horse used by the hobby-horse owners in the survey was $3,000. How much should I Read more…
There is no other breed with better bloodlines and a history of winning than that of a Thoroughbred. Because of its almost assured spot at the top of any competition, thoroughbreds are the most expensive horse breed in the world. Which is the No 1 horse in the world? LONGINES Read more…