Most horses and ponies thrive on being kept out on grass for as much time as possible. However, keeping a horse permanently on grass can be as time consuming for the owner as it is to keep a horse partly housed. Can ponies eat grass? Feeding lawn clippings will dramatically Read more…
Generally, a minimum space of 0.4ha (hectares) per horse is required and, where 24-hour turn-out is planned, additional land may be needed to allow for effective rotation of grazing. Pasture must be checked regularly for the appearance of poisonous plants and, if necessary, measures taken to control them. Can I Read more…
They are seen in many different equestrian pursuits. Some breeds, such as the Hackney pony, are primarily used for driving, while other breeds, such as the Connemara pony and Australian Pony, are used primarily for riding. Others, such as the Welsh pony, are used for both riding and driving. What Read more…
When you do speak to your horse, do so in low, soft, soothing tones. Move Slowly. Ask the Horse to Lower Its Head. Let the Horse Inspect the Frightening Issue. Breathe. Don’t Make It Into a Big Deal. How do you calm a hyper horse? Simple bending can be effective, Read more…
1. The Icelandic Horse. With a lineage dating back to at least 10,000 years ago, the Icelandic is widely believed to be the oldest horse breed in the world. What is the oldest pony? Sugar PuffAccording to the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest pony was named Sugar Puff. Read more…
If you want to know exactly how old a horse is, you need to check its papers. The date of birth should be listed on any breeding or registration papers connected to a particular horse. If there are no breeding papers, check for veterinary records that indicate the date of Read more…
Just like dogs, smaller horses tend to live longer. Most full-grown horses live between 20 to 30 years if they are healthy and well-cared for. Ponies, on the other hand, can live well into their 30s with some living into their 40s. This is convenient, as older ponies make wonderful Read more…
Winter laminitis can occur in horses following a sudden drop in temperature. It results in pain and inflammation in the hooves of horses, ponies, and donkeys. The horse’s body naturally reduces blood flow to the extremities in cold weather. Blood vessels constrict, decreasing the delivery of oxygen to the hooves. Read more…
Next, the age and height of your child are important points. Typically, children up to the age of 12 ride 12.2hh ponies, at age 12 to 16 years they ride 14.2hh ponies, and then from 16 and up they move onto horses. If your child isn’t the tallest or strongest Read more…
Therefore, the key to feeding older horses is to use high quality protein from sources like alfalfa, soybean meal and canola meal without oversupplying their requirements. What is the best feed for old ponies? A combination of Alfa-Beet, Grass Pellets and a High Fibre Cube/Mash can be the best senior Read more…