They were used for long travel over rough terrain, and were developed to have gentle temperaments so that they could be handled by young members of the farm families. Today, they continue to be used as riding horses, and are Read more…
They have been willing, sweet, nice gaits, very trainable and a great horse for first time owners. They have also been pretty easy to teach to canter, since many of them will trot, when they are loose. What gait does Read more…
Yes. Peas and pea vines are good food for horses. They’re high in protein and the vines make good hay. Can peas be fed to horses? Peas are a particularly good source of what are known as essential amino acids, Read more…
Even more confusingly, the most common name for their fruit is hedge apple (though they’re also called horse apples, Irish snowballs, or monkey brains). Not many animals or humans eat these neither-oranges-nor-apples. What is another name for hedge apples? Hedge Read more…
Pea protein is a good source of protein to add to an equine diet. Split or crushed peas can be added to your horse’s daily ration or you can purchase powdered pea protein isolate to supply a high concentration of Read more…
However, some trees, wood types, and wood stains and paints can be toxic to horses. Excessive intake of chewed wood can result in intestinal impaction and abdominal pain (colic). What stain is safe for horses? The absolute best wood finish Read more…
Macaroni (1860–1887) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career that lasted from October 1862 to September 1863 he ran eight times and won seven races. In 1863 he won all seven of his races including the 2000 Read more…
Any human-grade, water-based paint labeled explicitly as non-toxic is safe for use on or near livestock. There are acrylic paints specially made for painting barns and fences that keep livestock safe. What paint is safe for livestock? Water based paint Read more…
Horses. Enchanted golden apples can be used to improve the chances of taming a horse by 10%, for breeding horses and for speeding up the growth of baby horses by 4 minutes. Can you feed horses with enchanted golden apples? Read more…
Make sure to mow weeds at or before they flower. This will prevent new seeds from entering the soil. Mow pastures to a height of 4 inches three to four times a year or after rotating horses to control most Read more…