For working horses, their diet mainly consists of grass during the day, and hay and grains for in the evening when they come into their stable. Horses may also eat snacks such as fruit, vegetables, and salt and mineral licks. Additionally, horses also need a constant source of water to drink. However, a wild horse’s …
Many people think that zebras are just wild horses with stripes. However, many people don’t realize the differences between a horse and a zebra. Is a zebra a horse? Zebras and horses belong to the Equidae family, but they are different species. Zebras are smaller, slower, weigh less, and are harder to tame compared to …
For thousands of years, people have been keeping track of their horse’s bloodlines. Humans bred the fastest, strongest and most beautiful horses to meet their needs. Often, people kept better track of their horse’s lineages than their own. Today, many people know their horse’s pedigree. When people buy a horse, they often receive the horse’s …
A foal is a baby horse that is under the age of one. During its first year, a foal undergoes a lot of growing and development. Within hours of being born, foals are active. Not only are foals cute, but they are playful, curious, and quick learners. Foals are loved by many and are constantly …
If you are fortunate enough to be building your stable or barn from scratch, then one of the first considerations is what type of flooring to use. Would your stable perform better with the use of a porous base – one that allows moisture to be absorbed from above and directed to the ground below …
The saddle is an essential piece of equipment required for riding. It provides comfort and security to the rider, allowing them to maintain a balanced position on their horse. Horse saddles come in different types with a variety of shapes, sizes and designs for different equestrian disciplines. The earliest saddles were no more than a …
The horse differs from other animals as it can move using several different gaits. A gait describes the horse’s way of going. The foot sequence distinguishes each one, along with the number of footfalls, before the pattern starts again. They are either natural, ambling or artificial. Here we look at the different horse gaits to …
English vs western riding? Which one should you choose? If you are considering learning horseback riding, you may wonder how the two riding styles differ and which one is easier. Although the two horse riding styles share similarities in the basics of riding, there are also many differences in the techniques, tack, riding attire and …
One of the reasons why humans domesticated horses was their ability to cover long distances within a relatively short time span. While this is not a necessity today, horses still impress us with their remarkable endurance on many occasions. Wild horses, for example, often travel many miles a day in search of food and water. …
Is it safe to feed fruits, vegetables and certain treats to horses? Horses will usually eat anything we offer them, so safety is a concern when feeding treats to horses. Many fruits and vegetables are safe to feed to your horse as long as you take the necessary precautions. While it seems like anything a …
Some days, before even getting on our horse’s back, we get the feeling that our ride won’t meet our expectations. Have you ever wondered why? Chances are, you are speaking to your horse without even noticing exactly what message you are sending to him – whether you are doing it by shifts in your body …
Running fast is a survival adaptation that can save the horse from being eaten in the wild. As the ancestors of horses slowly transitioned from living in forests to grasslands, they became more exposed to predators and had to run faster to escape them. Most horses can travel in four different gaits, the fastest of …
There is much debate over the sleeping habits of equines. Do they always sleep standing up? Is it dangerous for them to sleep lying down? These are just a couple of the questions loving horse owners ask about their animals’ sleep habits. Getting to the bottom of it isn’t as easy as it may seem. …
Horses come in various sizes and body types, and their weight varies accordingly. Many factors influence the weight of an adult horse, such as height, type, fitness, time of year, and breed. For example, hot-blooded horses like the Thoroughbred or Arabian will be lighter than a warmblood of the same height. Whereas, a cold-blooded horse …
How old can horses get? The average life expectancy of a horse is around 25-30 years, but several horses throughout history have far surpassed 50 years old. Some of the oldest horses have been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, and even memorialized in museums. Here are 8 of the oldest horses ever: …
Some people believe in it, some don’t. Some would do it, some wouldn’t. Whether you do or not, it’s true that animal reiki is becoming more and more popular. Horses are no exception to this. In this article, we’ll explore what horse Reiki is and what it has to do with your horse. Before we get …