Everything About Horses

Active laminitis – no movement During this time horses should be confined to prevent movement as much as possible, encouraged to lie down, with food and water close by and ideally above the ground to reduce pressure on the front Read more…

Feed grass hay, possibly a little alfalfa hay, or rinsed sugar beet, BUT stay away from corn, oats, barley, and especially stay away from sugar as molasses. Feed extra fat in the form of oil or rice bran if you Read more…

The Average Horse Young horses should not be ridden hard until they have physically matured enough to safely carry weight. For most breeds, this will occur when the horse is approximately 2 years old. What age can you put a Read more…

Choose the Right Pony Children around 5 to 7 years old typically are more successful riding smaller breeds, such as Shetland and Welsh ponies, whereas most 11- and 12-year-olds can handle the larger breeds, like Conamara and POA ponies. What Read more…

In the wild, they often live in harsh, bleak areas such as moors and fields, where they are able to survive with little food. Ponies are known for their sure-footedness. This enables them to travel across rugged, uneven ground. What Read more…