The nicker. Besides the neigh, a nicker is the most common sound that you’ll hear from a horse. It shows that the horse wants your attention, and it’s happy. How do you know if your horse is happy? Signs Your Read more…
In an adult horse at rest, the output of each ventricle is about 7-10 gallons per minute (25 to 40 liters). Horses generally have excellent heart health due mainly to their herbivorous diet. Contrary to widespread belief, horses seldom suffer Read more…
Horses have many unique personality traits, but main traits are typically categorized as social, aloof, challenging, and fearful. Note that these traits are not negative, rather, will help owners examine behavior and determine the best care and handling for their Read more…
While there is a long history of cavalry use in the U.S. Army, most cavalry units were disbanded after 1939. It was in the 1960s that the modern Army began re-establishing horse detachments, using animals for ceremonial traditions, parades, and Read more…
The Horse Cavalry Detachment was activated 29 years later, in 1972. It is one of seven horse-mounted units remaining in the U.S. Army. Is horse cavalry still used? Modern uses Formal combat units of mounted cavalry are mostly a thing Read more…
goats. You can find horses being comforted by all sorts of species, including dogs, cats, cows, sheep, goats, and camelids, like alpacas and llamas. Should a horse have a companion? Horses need companions. They are herd animals and feel safer Read more…
All horses, when they die, must be disposed of immediately with very few exceptions and they must be delivered to a premises approved for proper collection and disposal of animal carcasses. Where does a dead horse go? The most common Read more…
For Thoroughbred horses exiting racing completely, 19% were rehomed to other equestrian pursuits, 18% for breeding, and 6% were sent for slaughter. How many race horses end up in slaughter? According to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, approximately 7,5000 thoroughbreds Read more…
When the horse is shot the effect is instantaneous although you need to expect some reflex limb movements. Two advantages of shooting are cheaper disposal and euthanasia. It is sometimes a better and more dignified end for a horse that Read more…
A mature male horse is called a stallion, the female a mare. A stallion used for breeding is known as a stud. A castrated stallion is commonly called a gelding. Formerly, stallions were employed as riding horses, while mares were Read more…