approximately 2 years old. For most breeds, this will occur when the horse is approximately 2 years old. Some trainers choose to start training when the horse is a late yearling, meaning he is between 18 and 24 months of Read more…
Traced through DNA research, the Corolla Wild Horses’ lineage has been determined to be from these original hardy Spanish Mustangs. What breed are the wild horses in Corolla? HOA found that both the wild herd of Corolla and wild herd Read more…
However, if hooves become overgrown, and especially in chronically moist conditions, fungus and bacteria grow in the crevices creating a black, smelly paste known as thrush. Why do horse hooves turn black? Thrush. Thrush is an infection which turns healthy Read more…
The Sand Wash Basin HMA is about 158,000 acres – about 155,000 acres of public land, 2,000 acres of private land, and 840 acres of state land. There are an estimated 896 wild horses in and around the Sand Wash Read more…
Pebble Beach. Before sunrise and after sunset, along the waters of the Tonto National Forest and into the adjacent Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation, visitors have a pretty good chance at catching a glimpse of Arizona’s wild horse population. How Read more…
BLM Utah manages 19 wild horse and burro herd management areas on nearly 2.5 million acres. The combined appropriate management level for all HMAs in the state is 1,956 animals. Where are wild horses located in Utah? If this is Read more…
Horsetail and carrot seed essential oils can help with hoof growth while white willow and arnica improve circulation. Arnica and comfrey can be added to help those horses that are prone to bruising and improve healing. What are the best Read more…
They use it primarily for hoof health, much in the same way we safely eat gelatin capsules for strengthening bones, joins and even fingernails. Some use it for other reasons, such as to promote hair growth, or treat osteoarthritis and Read more…
Extracts derived from the leaves of the stevia plant (stevioside) are commonly used as sweeteners for humans and horses. Can horses have artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are okay in small amounts. Can horses have Splenda? Sugar-substitutes such as Nutrasweet and Read more…
Kaolin-pectin is commonly used in both the pet and livestock industries as an antidiarrheal. It is an over-the-counter product that can be purchased at farm- or vet-supply stores. Susan Garlinghouse, D.V.M., has recommended the use of kaolin-pectin in endurance horses. Read more…