For optimum digestive health horses must receive at least 1.5% of their body weight each day in roughage (grass, hay, chaff and other fibre sources) which would equal 7.5kg for a 500kg horse. Can a horse eat too much chaff? Read more…
Fox Body Mustangs make especially good drag cars because they’re so lightweight. The lighter the car, the quicker it will be on the drag strip. Is Mustang good for drag racing? The Fox Body Mustang is an excellent platform for Read more…
For pure fun and games treat them to a Jolly Ball. Hanging toys and treats in the stable can also provide great stimulation for equines. It is not all about providing and element of fun though. Horses are herd animals, Read more…
So, how do you tell if your horse is bored? Here are a few things I notice specifically when a horse has lost interest in what you’re asking them to do: The Horse Will Easily Be Distracted By Other Things. Read more…
Top Tips for Keeping Your Horse Entertained Consider providing your horse with a companion. Provide some toys on rotation such as a treat ball, hanging likits or even a hanging swede. Leave a radio playing. A mirror can sometimes provide 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…