Trace mineral salt is important all year round to give your mini the minerals he needs and keep him drinking to prevent colic. How much salt does a miniature horse need? Horses do require about 1-2 ounces of salt per day to provide help meet their requirement for sodium and Read more…
The 7 Essential Miniature Horse Supplies to Get You Started Halters and Lead Shanks. Grooming Supplies. Medications and Dewormers. Grazing Muzzle. Hay. Fly Protection. Mini Housing and Fencing. Can a mini horse be alone? Miniature horses should not be housed alone. Ideally, you will have several miniature horses that can Read more…
four years of. Just like with the large breeds, the Miniature Horse must be mature in age and physical development (usually at around three or four years of age) before he can be ridden – it is all too common to see people putting children onto the backs of young Read more…
Magnesium is a macromineral that horses need for optimal muscle function and nerve transmission. It is involved in energy metabolism, enzyme activity and muscle tissue recovery following exercise. Why do athletes need magnesium? Magnesium helps maintain normal nerve and muscle function, heart rhythm (cardiac excitability), vasomotor tone, blood pressure, immune Read more…
Mix handfuls of Epsom salts with a small amount of water and gently massage your horse in circular motions, then rinse off. This will leave its body feeling soft and the blood flow will be temporarily increased in the areas massaged. This will flush toxins and bring nutrients with the Read more…
Male horses, or stallions, have certain advantages over their female counterparts. For one, they are typically stronger and faster than mares, which is an asset in racing or other competition. Are male horses stronger than females? Generally speaking, male horses are faster, taller, and stronger than their female counterparts. They Read more…
It is advisable not to ride horses on the roads in the fog, dusk or dark. If you have to ride in these conditions, lights should be worn that are visible from front and back. Tail lights should be fitted to the horse and reflective clothing worn by both you Read more…
You should never ride or lead a horse on a pavement or footpath, nor should you take your equine onto cycle tracks. Are horses allowed on pavements UK? You MUST NOT take a horse onto a footpath or pavement, and you should not take a horse onto a cycle track. Read more…
But what about those police horses that patrol the streets and leave mess behind? Why don’t that have to pick them up? There is no law that requires people to pick up horse manure the way there is with dog fouling. Do you have to clear up horse poo? There Read more…
Adding just enough water to keep the pile moist while turning it at least once a day can produce optimal results as well. Frequent turning helps to speed up the composting process. Covering the pile with a tarp can help keep it relatively dry, but still moist enough to work Read more…