Horses sometimes need to be made to focus and blinders keep the horse’s eye focused on what is ahead, rather than what is at the side or behind. That is why race horses are often given blinders – for the Read more…
A hood is used to cover the horse’s ears and head in order to keep them calm. Inside the hood are padded areas which block out sound, meaning those who can get a bit nervous and edgy from the noises Read more…
Horses were the driving power in agriculture until the tractor was invented in the late 1800’s. In 1920, more than 25 million horses and mules were working the fields. By the 1960’s, that number was cut to about one-tenth that Read more…
As horses’ legs grew longer, the extra toes at the end of the limb would have been “like wearing weights around your ankles,” McHorse says. Shedding those toes could have helped early horses save energy, allowing them to travel farther Read more…
Horses require six main classes of nutrients to survive; they include water, fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins,and minerals. Water is the MOST IMPORTANT nutrient; horses can’t live long without it! Always make sure there is an adequate, clean supply of water. Read more…
DUI laws are typically written with motor vehicles in mind, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t be charged with a DUI while riding a horse. If you’re caught riding a horse while under the influence of alcohol, you Read more…
A stable is a building in which livestock, especially horses, are kept. It most commonly means a building that is divided into separate stalls for individual animals. There are many different types of stables in use today. What is another Read more…
Unlike the name suggests, horse blinders, also known as blinkers or winkers, do not blind horses. Horse blinders are firm leather squares or plastic cups that attach to a horse’s bridle or hood and prevent a horse from seeing behind Read more…
Unwanted behaviors are repetitive, purposeless behaviors that take up a large portion of a horse’s time. Common examples include cribbing, biting and weaving. These behaviors frustrate horse owners. What are the habits of horses? In the wild, horses roam, looking Read more…
Maintain the health and vitality of your horses by following these best practices for feeding management. Put Forage First. Use good-quality forage. Maintain Clean, Fresh Water. Feed by Weight, Not by Volume. Feed Small Meals. Feed on Time. Maintain Proper Read more…