What Do Horses Eat in the Wild? Foods & Plants Grasses. When you see the word “grass,” don’t think of the pretty, well-manicured stuff that’s found in lawns. Wild Forbs. Never heard of plants called “forbs” before? Bushes and Shrubs. Read more…
The cause may be from the lack of dietary bulk fibre which helps keep your horse’s stomach full. Potassium deficit animals may lick at wood and concrete. Sodium is often deficient in horses that exercise strenuously, which may lead to Read more…
Horses may develop white markings over areas where there was an injury to the animal, either to cover scar tissue from a cut or abrasion, or to reflect harm to the underlying skin or nerves. What causes white markings on Read more…
From tallest to shortest, common leg markings are: Stocking: white marking that extends at least to the bottom of the knee or hock, sometimes higher. Sock: white marking that extends higher than the fetlock but not as high as the Read more…
One of the most important things you can do for your horse once both tail and mane have been properly washed, dried, and brushed is to braid them. This isn’t just a fashion choice or for show purposes, although beautiful Read more…
One white foot, keep him not a day, Two white feet, send him far away, Three white feet, sell him to a friend, Four white feet, keep him to the end. What does white socks on a horse mean? One Read more…
“Horses were faster and they were a flexible animal, while oxen had only three speeds; slow, very slow, and stop. They learned to lie down even when coupled to their yokes. What was the benefit of having horses or oxen? Read more…
New research shows wild horses and burros in both deserts can dig wells up to six feet deep to find water. What do wild horses on Outer Banks drink? Fact #2: They Eat Beach Grass and Drink Saltwater As the Read more…
A typical domestic horse lifespan is 25 to 30 years, but they have been known to live as long as 61 years, according to the ADW. Wild horses, and horses living in the wild, such as mustangs (opens in new Read more…
Cows and horses use their tails to swat flies. Some mammals have a prehensile tail, which acts like a fifth appendage and is used in grasping, supporting, or in the case of a spider monkey even swinging from a tree Read more…