Pain or illness is a common reason for a horse to suddenly go off his food. Pain may result from musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. lameness, or neck or back problems), or gastrointestinal disorders (gastric ulcers, colic), or pain following surgery. Can Read more…
So what you could expect from horses is a speed of 10 up to 15 mph and a travel distance of 20–30 miles in 8 hours (since horses need some rest). Even the upper distance (30 miles), a car can Read more…
The horse industry contributes $122 billion annually to the U.S. economy. Total Value Added to the U.S. Economy Direct Contribution to GDP Number of Horses in the U.S. $122 Billion $50 Billion 7,200,000 How much do horses contribute to the Read more…
In other words, the median price for an average one- or two-year-old racehorse is significantly lower and rarely goes over $20,000. On the other hand, a superior racehorse can be worth $75,000 to $10 million, depending on the bloodline and Read more…
In short, it’s a myth that horses should not be fed at all before riding. Offering some hay or a few minutes of grazing right before exercise is a good idea, for your horse’s digestive health and comfort. However, you Read more…
A “complete feed” is different than a traditional fortified feed. “A complete feed contains both the concentrate and forage portions of the diet in a single bag, supplying all that the horse needs for optimal nutrition with the exception of Read more…
An underweight horse will have an accentuated neck and withers that are more pointed than rounded. Their tailhead will stick out, and you might be able to see individual vertebrae. If you can see your horse’s ribs, that’s as good Read more…
Hay is for horses, better for cows, pigs don’t eat it ’cause they don’t know how. What is the saying hay is for horses grass is free? “Hay’s for horses, straw is cheaper, grass is free, you live on a Read more…
Since horse manure is high in nitrogen (typically about 18 percent), overdoing it could throw the soil nutrition out of whack, which could adversely affect fruiting and flowering plants. Nitrogen-lovers such as lawns, corn, ornamental grass, shade trees and such Read more…
Having plenty of access to forage is very important to keeping the horse healthy. Horses spend the majority of their time eating. If they are left for long periods of time without forage, they can easily drop condition and are Read more…