Bamboo is high in fiber and can contain 10-20% crude protein. Large amounts of Bambusa vulgaris (Yellow Bamboo) have shown to be toxic for horses. Is it safe for horses to eat bamboo leaves? For true Bambusoideae species of bamboo, Read more…
Ivy. Contains triterpenoid saponins and polyacetylene toxins that harm horses. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a bitter taste and is rarely eaten by horses when it is Read more…
Seaside daisy, or Erigeron glaucus, hails from the Asteraceae family, and can cause skin irritation, such as rashes, scabs, and hives if it comes into contact with your horse. Ingestion of seaside daisy can also disrupt the digestive system, resulting Read more…
Africa is home to some of the most fierce and amazing animals in the world. However, many people don’t realize that Africa is also home to many unique horse breeds. Several horse breeds were developed in Africa, some of which Read more…
The rare, endangered Przewalski’s horse, named Kurt, was created from cells taken from a stallion that had sat frozen at the San Diego Zoo for 40 years before the cells were fused with an egg from a domestic horse. How Read more…
Colors such as green, brown, red, and gray don’t bother the horses, but they react less when these colors are on walls rather than the floors. Do horses react to red? With only two types of cones in their retinas, Read more…
Shire. The Shire is currently the largest horse breed in the world, and it’s known for its tall, muscular build and feathered legs. Which horse breed is muscular? #1: Belgian Drafts The Belgian draft is the strongest horse in the Read more…
Hooves and long legs help horses run farther and faster on the open prairie, helping them flee from predators and find fresh grass for grazing. In the forest, where the ground is softer, many horses retained three toes. Why did Read more…
All of the tribes that had horses used saddles. The saddles were of two main types; the earliest used and most common was patterned after that of the Spaniards. It had a wooden tree and iron or rawhide-covered wooden stirrups. Read more…
Poseidon. Pḗgasos; Latin: Pegasus, Pegasos) is one of the best known creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine stallion usually depicted as pure white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled Read more…