Male horses, especially if not gelded, tend to defecate in particular areas, which in their stall tends to be in the same one or two spots. This is called elimination marking behavior, and it is believed to have evolved as a form of social communication among the herd members. Can Read more…
Winners Year Trainer Horse 2013 Guy McLean 2014 Jim Anderson (horse trainer) Speedy Cream 2015 Chris Cox 2016 Nick Dowers Who won Road to the Horse in 2022? After sweeping all three round JR Robles claims the 2022 Road to the Horse Wild Card Championship, earning his invitation to compete Read more…
Though miniature horses can be more affordable to own than full-sized horses, they still require lots of care. Before buying a miniature horse, it is important you research all the care they need in order to provide them a good life. They can make wonderful horses to own and have Read more…
About Road to the Horse The 2022 Road to the Horse will be held in Lexington, Kentucky at the Kentucky Horse Park March 24-27. The event will feature four competitors and over $100,000 in cash and prizes contributed to by well-known industry sponsors, including YETI. Who are the competitors in Read more…
What happened to Peabody the mini horse? He reportedly passed away in September 2021. According to SWNS, Peabody was abandoned by his mother because he was too small to reach her udder. Is Rob Dyrdek mini horse still alive? Christopher “Big Black” Boykin sadly passed away in May at the Read more…
Originating in Europe around the 1600s, mini horses’ small size was developed by selective breeding. Why are miniature horses small? These horses are descended from Shetland ponies and were selectively inbred for their size. In earlier times, small horse breeds were likely the products of surviving harsh natural climates and Read more…
Miniature horses are friendly, gentle, playful, docile, social, and curious in general, making them ideal companion pets. They are known to be intelligent animals that learn quickly and are obedient and easygoing. Are miniature horses intelligent? The American Miniature Horse is a curious, intelligent and delightful breed that has been Read more…
The pain often originates from the intestine but it can come from other abdominal organs such as the liver or ovaries. Typical signs are pawing with front legs, kicking up with back legs, turning to look at the flanks, lying down, rolling, and sweating. Can a horse recover from a Read more…
Impaction colic can be very serious, or even fatal, and often (usually) requires treatment by a veterinarian. A horse that is experiencing abdominal pain or colic may stretch it’s body, paw, roll frequently, look at its flank or belly, may start to sweat, or seem depressed. How do I know Read more…
35 to 50 pounds. According to researchers at Rutgers University, the average horse produces 35 to 50 pounds of manure per day. Over the course of a year, this can add up to about 9 tons of manure! How much do horses poo in a day? A 1,000 pound horse Read more…