In this guest post, originally posted on author Donna Janell Bowman’s blog and reposted here with permission, Donna Janell Bowman shares her beliefs about the extraordinary skills of Jim Key, a horse who learned how to read, write, and do Read more…
A horse with a perpetually runny eye might have a blocked tear duct. Absent any other signs of trouble, a horse who consistently has tears running down his face may have a blocked tear duct. Technically called nasolacrimal ducts, these Read more…
A horse’s head should be off limits to hitting, slapping, pinching or any other action that can cause fear or pain. To do so can cause a head shy horse and a horse that doesn’t trust you. When should you Read more…
Fusaichi Pegasus. Fusaichi Pegasus is a Thoroughbred racehorse that has earned the first spot on the list of the most expensive horses in the world. The stallion is noteworthy for acquiring total career earnings of more than 2 million dollars Read more…
“Diseases of the digestive system were by far the most common cause of death in older horses,” summarized Crandell. What do horses commonly die from? Digestive Problems Most would add another word in there. The most common cause of death Read more…
thoroughbreds. There is no other breed with better bloodlines and a history of winning than that of a Thoroughbred. Because of its almost assured spot at the top of any competition, thoroughbreds are the most expensive horse breed in the Read more…
Working horses are subject to injury like any athlete. Horses used in riding instruction programs and therapeutic programs are likely candidates for back disorders. Due to being ridden by inexperienced riders who lack balance, riders of differing sizes, and poor Read more…
Conclusion: Spinal cord injury from horseback riding affects an equal proportion of women and men, has a wide age range, and most commonly results in incomplete tetraplegia followed by complete paraplegia. Does riding a horse damage its spine? As a Read more…
You can ride your horse 25 and 35 miles (40 – 56.5 km) without rest when it walks steady. An average trail horse in decent shape can withstand a journey of 50 miles (80.5 km) in one day, while a Read more…
A horse’s large eye is an advantage as it enables him to detect the slightest motion which is why windy days make most horses uneasy… too many moving things! The horse moves its head in order to bring the object Read more…