Exercise during laminitis Begin with a five to ten minute walk twice a day, and increase this over time as your horse improves. It’s important that your horse or pony is not confined in a stable or small yard for long periods at a time. A horse with laminitis should Read more…
8’x10′. Miniature horses or ponies can be comforable in an 8’x10′ stall or smaller. For a mare and foal, consider two normal size stalls and having a removeable partition. If you would like to have an odd horse size stall such as a 10’x14′ or a 12’x16′ we can do Read more…
Mini horses don’t need as much space as standard horses, but it is typically recommended to have ¼ of an acre per mini horse. However, it’s also important to keep in mind that minis LOVE to run. How much space does a pony need? Ideally, you’ll want a pasture with Read more…
However, if you just want to keep your horse in a healthy physical condition, riding your horse three times a week for at least 20 minutes at a time can help maintain a good level of health. Every horseback rider has different riding goals that they want to accomplish with Read more…
Range & Habitat: Worldwide, live in association with people usually as a novelty species. Lifespan: 25-35 years Special Adaptations: Basically tiny horses. Most breeders do not consider them ponies as ponies have different physically characteristics. How long do mini ponies live for? 25 to 35 yearsMini horses can live up Read more…
A horse deprived of water may only live up to 3 or 6 days. After not consuming water for two days a horse may refuse to eat and exhibit signs of colic and other life-threatening ailments. Can horses go all night without water? A horse can live for almost a Read more…
When caring for your horse or pony, you’ll want to make sure they have a suitable place to live. Horses need plenty of room to exercise outside as well as access to shelter. Are horses OK with no shelter? Not all horses will need a stable/housing. Some breeds with thick Read more…
5 Steps for the Lazy Horse Step #1- Use subtle aids first. Step #2- Increase the force behind the aid if the horse didn’t respond to the light signal. Step #3- Don’t be afraid to get after your horse if they still don’t listen. Step #4- Release and reward when Read more…
Where to keep it? Ideally, on your own land at home, where you’ll require at least one acre per horse with a sturdy shelter. However, you will need to recognise and deal with poisonous plants and won’t have the expertise of a stables on hand. Where should a horse be Read more…
While apples are generally safe for horses, there are potential issues to keep in mind. Firstly, avoid giving your horse too many apples, as this can cause colic and other painful stomach issues for your horse. One or two apples a day at most is ideal, although one every other Read more…