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…
On the other hand, wild horses live freely in nature. Unfortunately, it comes at a price, and they live shorter because of an unbalanced diet and lack of shelter and vet care. Why do domestic horses live longer than wild Read more…
Fortunately, veterinarians and owners have discovered the healing power of cold therapy to help reduce the pain and inflammation that’s often associated with these common horse hoof issues. In severe laminitis cases, medical protocol may call for up to 72 Read more…
The American Quarter Horse industry’s most storied ranches have been registering and American Quarter Horse horses for more than 80 years. But the history of branding horses and cattle started way before that. Do cowboys get branded in real life? Read more…