Horses

One essential task of horsemanship is knowing how to properly and safely catch a horse in a pasture or field. Catching a horse is the first step in working with the horse on the ground or riding....

Proper diet is an essential part of protecting the health of your horse. Whether your horse is in active competition or just used for light riding, it is important to follow a sensible feeding...

Detecting eye problems in a horse is not as simple as it sounds. As prey animals, horses are quite good at hiding any discomfort they may feel, since predators in the wild are always on the...

Dandelions, a bright yellow flower, grow just about anywhere, including in your horse's pasture. Children commonly catch and release dandelion seeds for fun. Dandelion seed contains no nutrients,...

The horse can weigh over 1,200 pounds and run at speeds of 35 mph and greater. Its size and strength make it one of the more overwhelming and majestic of the animals we have domesticated for our...

If you have decided to stable your horse at your home, you will need a pasture. An electric fence can be used to keep your horses from wandering off in search of "greener pastures." After you have...

Keeping a horse at home can be a great alternative to boarding, but it is important to provide your horse with the right kind of shelter. There are a number of different shelters available, and...

A male miniature donkey is called a Jack while the female is called a Jennet and can begin breeding by 3 years old. The female will carry the foal for up to 13 months. If she delivers the foal...

More than 37,000 miniature donkeys are registered in the United States. The male miniature donkey is called a Jack, and the female is called a Jennet. Miniature donkeys are friendly and easily...

The diet of a horse with insulin resistance needs to be carefully monitored, just like a person with insulin resistance. Having insulin resistance seems to predispose horses to Equine Metabolic...

Whether you are riding on a trail or your horse is in your stable, it produces manure, lots of manure. Not only for appearance sake, but also for health and safety, it is important to clean up...

Does your horse have arthritis, or is showing signs of arthritis? Have no fear, for arthritis can be maintained and cared for in many effective ways. Arthritis does not always equal retirement....

Before planning any enclosure for your horses think about the type of horses you will be enclosing and how much room they will have. This will help you determine the best type of fencing to...

If you own a horse - you realize that you have a nearly limitless amount of feed and supplement items to choose from. Finding the RIGHT plan for your horses specific needs can not only be...

As free-ranging grazers, horses are natural herbalists. Dandelion, chicory, red clover and yarrow may be growing wild in your pasture, already a regular part of a horse's daily fodder. With the...

Hay Testing - How and Why you need to know the sugar of your feed!!! This is a detailed description of how to pull a field sample from your pasture as well as how to test your hay supply!

Frost seeding, sometimes called overseeding, is an easy way to replenish a pasture. The method involves broadcasting a seed mix onto your thinning pasture. The best time of year for seeding...

The old adage "You cannot teach an old dog new tricks" is very pertinent when it comes to breaking horses. This process should begin at a very young age and be done delicately. There must be a...

Fence eating, like any other bad habit in horses, is difficult to stop. One can spend hundreds of dollars buying products to attempt to do so. Top all this off with the knowledge that as your...

Founder, also known as laminitis, is a potentially devastating equine foot disease characterized by inflammation and pain. If you suspect that your horse has founder, call your veterinarian---it...

To care for a horse in pasture, make sure that basic health needs are met, avoid a barbed wire fence and add nutritional supplements to the horse's diet. Discover more about how to care for a...

Horses can be very enjoyable for children and adults, but safety is very important when dealing with these large and stout animals.

Boarding stables exist all over the world and have been used for polo teams, military units, race horses and more popularly for individual training stables. There are at least five variations in...

There are many issues to consider when looking for a boarding stable. Distance from your home and work to the barn is an important factor in your decision. You should look at pasture turnout...

Horses are strong creatures that have played a significant role in human history. Not only are they used for traveling, but also for transportation of goods. Now horses are used primarily for...

During difficult economic times, many horse owners are forced to make the heartbreaking decision to sell their horses while they try to meet their budget. However, there is hope for those who want...

We've all seen images of horses galloping across a field to their waiting owners... Of happy horses waiting at the pasture gate... Sadly for many horse owners the reality is a horse that is hard...

Being a horse owner is a major responsibility and can be very time consuming. Not only do horses have to be exercised, cleaned and fed, but they also must be watched to prevent them from getting...

Catching your horse to get him/her out of the pasture not hard to do...

Having your own horse can be a dream come true if you love horses. If you are lucky enough to have your horse on your own property then you can spend time with it each day. Grooming, riding, and...

Caring for horses requires a great deal of work. Caring for a blind horse takes patience and understanding. You need to develop a sense of trust between you and your horse.

There's nothing more frustrating than going out into the pasture to bring in your pony and having her decide she's going to play a game of tag with you. When it happens on a regular basis, it can...

When your horse lives in a paddock or pasture, rather than in a stall in the barn, he is considered "pasture boarded." While this is a perfectly respectable way to maintain your horse, it is...

Movement vices are sort of like nervous twitches. Horses can have movement vices for a variety of reasons; however, they are most commonly caused by excess energy that lacks an outlet. If you...

A stallion is a non-castrated male horse. One of the most common characteristics of a stallion is a thick "cresty" neck and a more muscular body. They vary in temperament. It is natural to find...

Like all living creatures, horses need essential nutrients to maintain their health. If you are interested in learning about the dietary needs of a horse, read about how to make sure horses get...

Establishing grass for a horse pasture doesn't have to be frustrating. If you take the time beforehand to properly prepare the soil, research the best grass species for your area and watch the...

Keeping a horse safely and securely contained is part of having a healthy horse. Horses are smart and can open closed barn doors or slip out of fenced-in areas. For the safety of your horse, other...

Many horses get nervous and excited if they are taken away from their herd. These situations can become dangerous for both the horse and rider. Learn how to handle horse separation anxiety by...

A properly installed and maintained electric fence can be the safest fence option for horses in a pasture. Electric fence is also economical, is easy to install and can outlast even more expensive...

Feeding a pony is different from feeding a full sized horse. Ponies don't need much feed to stay fat and healthy and can quickly become dangerously overweight if not fed correctly. Learn how to...

Caring for a pony is much like caring for a full-sized horse, but there are important differences. Caring for a pony should be closer to the care you give a horse, not the care you give a pet such...