Made of a tough protein called Keratin, horse hooves, similarly to human nails, are layered in horizontal sheets to protect the end of your horse’s legs. Although this may sound simple to us, there is much more to this statement. Aside from
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Horses can develop hind leg problems if not properly taken care of. To avoid long-term leg and hoof problems, regular check ups, proper trimming and thorough cleaning, but, most importantly, the right amount of downtime are required. A little la
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Training Your Horse to Deal With Spooky SituationsKnown for their hyper vigilance, horses are easy to spook. As prey animals, horses have survived in the wild due to to these ingrained instincts and strong senses. Whether it is a sudden weather ch
Read moreHorses have always been associated with loyalty and strength. They have always had a special place in myths, legends, and stories of great historic battles. There are various interesting myths about horses.However, not all of these myths are true and
Read moreJust as you grab junk food when you’re on the run despite knowing that a fruit or vegetable is more healthy, similarly many horse owners feed their horses quickly in a rush through their busy schedules, in spite of knowing it’s not the best for their
Read moreOwning a horse means taking on a big responsibility, but that is not the only thing which you must give to it. Owning a horse also means committing your energy, time, finances and resources. A number of details have to be considered before deciding t
Read moreWhen it comes to taking care of your horse, every little bit counts and that includes looking after the hooves of your horse as well. They are perhaps the most important parts of the animal, which is why for the overall health of the horse, it’s cruc
Read moreWhen it comes to wound treatment of horses, owners need to be fully prepared and systematic when dealing with the injury, even if the wound isn’t severe. There’s a process that can be followed when it comes to injury treatment and care, as your vet w
Read moreIt’s extremely important that a horse owner should know the nutritional needs and diet, with respect to weight management and other factors that must be balanced to ensure that the horse’s growth is healthy and on the right track.When working on the
Read moreOn occasion, you might hear the sad news that one of your mares has passed away giving birth to a foal, or in rare cases, abandoned her newborn (this happens with first time moms). Death or abandonment may not be the only reasons though; a malnourish
Read moreYour horse is just not your stable animal – he’s part of your family! The lifespan of a horse depends largely on the breed and the way it is raised. On average, horses live around 25 to 30 years, and in some rare cases, they’re lucky enough to live u
Read moreHorses depict strength, loyalty, freedom, and are often stronger than their other equine counterparts when it comes to physical ability. However, their care and nourishment can never be ignored since they too are prone to disease and poor health issu
Read moreThis is a question that is asked frequently by horse owners, especially new ones, and the answer is rarely the same. It’s not really necessary for owners to bath their horses, because in most cases, a thorough rinsing with just water is more than eno
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