Lucerne/Alfalfa… if it is really fresh and green it will often cause scouring/diarrhea. Why is my horses poo sloppy? If your horse’s manure doesn’t form neat balls, it may indicate a more serious health issue. Piles of soft or liquid Read more…
Bronco commonly refers to a wild or untrained horse that behaves unpredictably, usually by kicking or bucking. The word is often shortened to ‘bronc’. The first broncos were wild horses kept by cattle ranchers in the American West during the Read more…
Kaimanawa horses. Kaimanawa horses are a population of feral horses in New Zealand that are descended from domestic horses released in the 19th and 20th centuries. They are known for their hardiness and quiet temperament. What is a horse in Read more…
Two recently published studies reported that feeding alfalfa chaff increased the incidence and/ or severity of glandular ulcers. Why is alfalfa good for horses with ulcers? Horses benefit from alfalfa hay Alfalfa has become popular for the management of gastric Read more…
Do not be afraid to feed alfalfa! Alfalfa is a great way to increase the protein level of most forage sources. Feeding an alfalfa/grass hay mix is a great source of hay for that ‘hard keeper’ or that horse that Read more…
Horse “herds” in the wild are best described as groups of several small bands who share the same territory. Bands are normally on the small side, as few as three to five animals, but sometimes over a dozen. How many Read more…
Recommended daily dosage for a 1,000 lb horse is 2 scoops. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Healthy Weight is supportive in many ways including allergy response, and skin, coat, gastric, and muscle health. For horses that need to gain weight, Read more…
linseed. Of the common sources of oil fed to horses today, linseed is the highest in omega 3 and lowest in omega 6, therefore having the greatest anti-inflammatory potential. What oil is best for horses joints? Linseed oilLinseed oil is Read more…
tarpan. The European or western wild horse is often referred to as “tarpan”. Yet, the European wild horse was never colloquially called “tarpan”. This name is of Turkic origin, and was a local term for free-roaming horses in the Russian Read more…
cavalry Add to list Share. A cavalry is a group of soldiers who fight on horses. What do you call a unit of soldiers who ride horses? Soldiers who fought on horseback were known as cavalry. What is a cavalry Read more…