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Horses and goats make excellent friends. With horses being so curious, it is only a matter of time before they break into the rooms where feed is stored. Thus, it is only natural to ask yourself: can horses eat goat feed? Horses cannot eat goat feed. Most cattle feed, including many goat feeds, included an … Read more
Domesticated horses require constant care and attention to keep them fit and healthy. Between regular trips to the farrier and almost daily cleaning of hooves, it is difficult to imagine how horses in the wild manage to keep their hooves in good shape. Wild horses maintain their hooves by running and walking long distances daily … Read more
Standing about 18 hands tall and weighing in at around 1600-2400lbs, the Clydesdale is a majestic and powerful beauty. You may be familiar with the Budweiser TV advertisements where the Clydesdale pulls the Budweiser wagon, or you might have seen them in parades, doing dressage. A Clydesdale can be trained to do dressage, trot, canter, … Read more
If you are going horse-riding while you are on your period, it can be an unpleasant and uncomfortable experience, especially if you have to wear a tampon. Although possible, certain factors affect the level of comfortability, so can you really horse ride with a tampon? You can ride a horse with a tampon. However, just … Read more
Horses are far more tolerant of cold weather conditions than we tend to give them credit for. Just because we may think it is excruciatingly cold out, it does not mean that our horses agree. There is generally no need to keep a horse confined to the barn or their stable during winter, because they … Read more
Let us talk about the difference between Western and English saddles—both types quite different in the equine world, used in vastly different disciplines. In my experience, having ridden in both of these types of saddles, it is hard to compare them when you are only looking at one type in each classification. So, which is … Read more
Some first-time horse owners asked if their horse can live independently and affect his health? Let’s find out if this is a good idea to keep a horse on his own. Horses in the natural world are never alone by choice; they live in herds. A horse is a prey animal and living in a herd … Read more
Thousands of horses travel each year to get to destination competitions worldwide to compete in top-class events. How do they get there? Showjumping horses can travel to competition destinations by air or by road. The most frequently used, fastest, and easiest way for horses to travel to showjumping competitions is by airplane. Horses are loaded onto … Read more
For hundreds of years, horses have carried the heavy burdens humans have put on them without any complaints or apparent struggle. This does not mean that large loads do not significantly impact a horse’s physiology and long-term health. Horses can safely carry 10% of their body weight. This is a guideline, as the load a … Read more
The essential oil and aromatherapy trend in the equestrian community is all the rage these days. Suppose you questioned this trend and decided to try it. We all have doubts about trying something new on our horses, but you can find the right essential oil to help your horse with the proper research on using … Read more
For vegetarians and vegans, an apparent ethical dilemma presents when they have to use animal products. Are you looking for quality horse riding equipment without the guilt of using animal products or the hassle of leather? Vegan-leather horse-riding equipment is nothing new. Companies like Wintec and Barefoot have been producing synthetic horse-riding tack for years. … Read more
A horse that loses a shoe should usually come out of work until the hoof is checked. Learn what to do, when a hoof boot helps, and when to call your farrier or veterinarian.
