Urban legend has it that horse thieves can still be hanged or sentenced to death in Texas. But unfortunately for those who still wish to see horse thieves put to death, horse thievery is no longer a capital felony in Read more…
Any horse that lies down for longer than 24 hours for any reason is considered to have a poor prognosis. Horses simply are not made to be down for any length of time. Their massive weight causes damage to muscle, Read more…
Regardless of the reason, a horse that can’t get on its feet presents a serious situation. Horses that lie down for extended periods—many hours or a few days—are at increased risk for complications such as pressure sores, colic, and pneumonia. Read more…
The natural diet of the horse is pasture grass and tender plants. Good pasture contains most of the nutrition a horse requires to be healthy. What should I feed my horse everyday? Generally, most horses do well grazing on high-quality Read more…
Water. Water is the MOST IMPORTANT nutrient; horses can’t live long without it! Always make sure there is an adequate, clean supply of water. Horses generally drink about 2 quarts of water for every pound of hay they consume. What Read more…
You can get charged with DUI while riding a horse in some states; however, most states’ laws limit DUI violations to motor vehicles’ operation, and horseback riding doesn’t fall under these statutes. DUI laws are not uniform, so check your Read more…
A: Many horses love the taste of beer, possibly because it consists of ingredients such as barley and hops, which resemble the grains in horse feeds. The alcoholic content is not a concern, as horses do not get drunk easily, Read more…
Equestrian land is any land where riding, rugging, teaching or homing horses takes place. Equestrian land is a hugely important part of any equestrian property and adequate land for grazing, feeding and riding is key when keeping horses. What do Read more…
In most circumstances, a horse laying down is perfectly normal behavior, and there is normally no reason for concern. Horses lay down to get deep, REM sleep and to rest during the day when they feel comfortable. What to do Read more…
Horse paddocks are typically attached to a barn and are accessed from a pasture gate or stall door. A paddock assessable from a stall is also called a runout. What do you call the place where you keep horses? A Read more…