Simply adding large rocks to the feed bucket will force the horse to eat more slowly. The rocks should be large in size to prevent the horse from swallowing them. Another solution may be to offer the horse the hay portion of its diet prior to feeding grain. How do Read more…
The chestnut is thought to correspond to the wrist pad of dogs and cats, or to be a vestigial scent gland similar to those found in some deer and other animals. The domestic horse is almost alone among extant equines in having chestnuts on the hind legs. Why do horses Read more…
✅ High Visibility Horse Boots – These bright orange boots will ensure your horse is seen, whether you are trail riding at night or riding alongside the road. What are the orange things on horses legs? The chestnut, also known as a night eye, is a callosity on the body Read more…
Have a cooler or an Irish knit sheet available to put on your horse after his bath, along with a towel or two to dry his legs. You can use a bucket to wash and rinse your horse, or if you plan to use a hose, be sure to fit Read more…
Honey is a sweet, delicious treat that’s easy for your horses to lap up. You can add it as a topper to other favorite snacks, too. It is internally and externally healing with powerful properties. Granted, honey shouldn’t be an everyday treat—but it can occasionally be a healthy and beneficial Read more…
Lateral movements or lateral flexions within equestrianism, have a specific meaning, used to refer to movements made by a horse where the animal is moving in a direction other than straight forward. What is the meaning of lateral movement? Lateral movement is a technique that adversaries use, after compromising an Read more…
Hay or haylage – keeps your horse full and its digestive system working, particularly in the cooler months from autumn to early spring when pasture isn’t available. Fruit or vegetables – these add moisture to the feed. What is the best food for your horse? Many pleasure and trail horses Read more…
Just remember; while our cakes are nutritious, they should only be given as occasional treats to ensure a healthy diet. And as tasty as they look, they’re just for your horse or donkey friend to eat – not people! How to make a carrot cake for your horse! 1. Can Read more…
Some of their favorites include watermelon, apples, strawberries, bananas, and peppermints. But horses have to eat a certain amount of forage because of their complex digestive system, and most like alfalfa hay the best. Horses like to eat fruits and vegetables, and most of these are safe to feed your Read more…
Fell Ponies are no taller than 14 hands, and are most often black. However, brown, bay and gray are also seen. Some ponies may have small white markings on the forehead or back pasterns, but most have none. What does a Fell Pony look like? The Fell Pony Society (FPS) Read more…