Most performance horses will cope better with a reduced workload. Working the horse for two days a week at a reduced duration and intensity allows them to maintain a certain level of fitness. How many days a week should a Read more…
Horses don’t want to be ridden (at least before training), and research shows that riding causes lameness and discomfort. So on this basis, horseback riding is cruel. Do horses suffer from being ridden? Horses that are suffering from back or Read more…
Things to do With Your Horse Other than Riding Do Groundwork With Your Horse. Give Your Horse a Makeover. Give Your Horse Treats. Take Your Horse for a Walk. Watch Your Horse Play With New Toys. Do Desensitization Training With Read more…
They may look big and tough, but behind their large exterior, they have a heart of gold and enjoy an active and healthy outdoor lifestyle. Horses can make great companions and help encourage owners to spend more time in nature, Read more…
Irregular and sporadic exercise can lead to tying up and injuries. How often do horses need to be exercised? Horses need 20 minutes of movement every day so that’s a good initial goal and can be increased from there. More Read more…
The average lifespan of a horse is between 25 to 30 years, although it varies between breeds. It’s not uncommon for horses to live beyond 40 years of age and the oldest horse ever, Old Billy, lived to the age Read more…
Marshmallows are not made from horse hooves since hooves do not produce gelatin in marshmallows. Marshmallows are considered non-vegetarian. Gelatin is derived from the ligaments, tendons, bones, hides, and skin of animals, primarily pigs and cows, which are boiled to Read more…
128cms – Height 90cms. 138cms – Height 1.00m. 148cms – Height 1.10m. Is 148cm a pony? The tables on the right give equivalent heights in hands, inches and centimetres. Driving Ponies must not exceed 148 cm without shoes, or 149 Read more…
Rice Krispie treats Cooked or puffed rice cereal is horse-safe, and melted marshmallows are easier on teeth then intact pillowy marshmallows. Can horses have Rice Krispies Treats? Horses can eat cooked marshmallow treats including roasted marshmallows. What is this? Always Read more…
The collagen is then dried, ground into a powder, and sifted to make gelatin. While it’s often rumored that jello is made from horse or cow hooves, this is incorrect. The hooves of these animals are primarily made up of Read more…