The rise of the Hyksos kings in Egypt was made possible by an influx of immigrants from Palestine into Egypt beginning about the 18th century bce. The immigrants brought with them new technologies, including the horse and chariot, the compound Read more…
If you see a horse—or any other animal—that you believe may be neglected, abused or abandoned, call in a complaint to your local law enforcement and/or animal control agency. They can get involved only if someone alerts them to the Read more…
Clean, fresh water, adequate hay, and access to shelter (as previously discussed) are top priorities for keeping horses healthy and the barn running well. What do horses need on a daily basis? Horses need a regular supply of food and Read more…
Let’s take a closer look at the most common disciplines: Show Jumping. Show Jumping is one of the most competitive disciplines on our list, where riders travel around a course that has jumps set at specific heights and obstacles in Read more…
Remember, even under the safest and most comfortable conditions, your horse must never be left alone for more than 8-10 hours at a time. Is it OK for a horse to live alone? Their instincts tell them that there are Read more…
Lazy horses are often overweight and are therefore usually on a restricted diet which can mean they may be lacking in important vitamins, minerals and amino acids, important in energy production. Why is my horse suddenly lazy? If your horse’s Read more…
Horses need stables during the night to protect them from bad weather such as rain and snow. All horses need some protection from the weather and a professionally built stable can offer just that. Bring your horse in from outside Read more…
14 – 20 hours. In total, horses eat for 14 – 20 hours a day, depending on forage quality and availability in their area. When they aren’t eating, they undergo very short periods of fasting – generally no longer than Read more…
Buy what you need Halter (headcollar) and lead-rope. Equine first aid kit. Tack. Riding helmet. Feed. Rugs (depending on the time of year) Feed bucket. Feed storage. What do I need when I get a horse? Riding Saddle with girth Read more…
On horses, the mane is the hair that grows from the top of the neck of a horse or other equine, reaching from the poll to the withers, and includes the forelock or foretop. It is thicker and coarser than Read more…