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Horse stall doors are essential to a stable, but when designing your stables, a decision that can affect the safety at the barn is whether the stall doors should open in or out. We look at the different ways a stall door should open in this article and discuss them all to help you make … Read more
Rotating your horse’s grazing is good stable management and will provide more feed for your horses in the long run. But how long should you rest your paddocks? Here we discuss everything about rotational grazing and how long to rest a horse paddock to help you get the best grazing out of your paddocks. Typically, … Read more
Newcomers to the horse world are shocked to discover that most male horses are missing critical pieces of equipment. To these novice horse handlers, the practice of horse castration seems barbaric and cruel. However, if the procedure is inhumane, why do people continue to castrate their horses? The castration of domestic horses is not cruel. … Read more
Mustang vs. bronco explained: learn how these terms differ, what a mustang is, why bronco is not a breed, and what to know before adopting or training a horse.
Without thinking about it, most people accept, as fact, that all animals can sit. After all, humans sit, dogs sit, lions sit, but what about a horse? Is it physically possible for a horse to sit, and if so, why don’t we see them sitting? Horses cannot sit; however, they can approximate a seated position … Read more
Most people are familiar with the standard horse colors, e.g., black, chestnut, bay, palomino, etc. However, even experienced horse owners are surprised to find that these colors are the tip of the iceberg for horse color possibilities. Horses come in a fascinating array of colors, ranging from incredibly rare to extraordinarily common. The rarest horse … Read more
Horses are known for their dark soulful eyes, eyes which have captivated thousands for their liquid gentleness. Many people believe that the signature dark color of horse eyes is the only eye color found in horses. However, humans do not all have the same eye color, and neither do horses. Like humans, horses have different … Read more
Compare 15 of the fastest horse breeds, from Quarter Horse sprinters to Arabian endurance athletes. Learn how distance, conditioning, and footing change what “fastest” really means.
I’m sure that every horse lover has thought of getting their own horse. Whether you work with horses or have been looking to get your own, it is no secret that these animals can rack up some very high prices. Luckily, finding a quality and affordable horse is just as possible. So, which are the … Read more
Horses are magnificent creatures, but time stops for no one, and the vitality and stamina of these animals also has an end date. Knowing the life expectancy of a horse is important for proper training of the animal and planning for long-term management and care. The average lifespan of most horses is 25 to 30 … Read more
One of the first things people think of when it comes to horses is their beauty. These majestic animals are one of the oldest domesticated animals in the world. They were used as transportation and to work on farms, ranches, and sport. It made me wonder, with over 400 different horse breeds, what are the … Read more
Many people who are unfamiliar with horse mating are curious to know more but are too shy to ask an experienced horse professional about the ins and outs (no pun intended) of horse mating. This post provides a comprehensive introduction to the normal processes of wild horse mating and how humans have influenced the process. … Read more
