When a horse bends its front legs and lays down to roll, it is usually natural and healthy. However, there are times rolling can indicate health-related problems we should be aware of. Read on to learn more about why horses like to roll on their backs and when to be concerned about it. It is...
5 Fun Things To Do With Your Horse This Fall
As the leaves start to change and the temperature drops, days with your horse get shorter. Whether you're busy with school or work, spending quality time with your horse can be tough. You might miss the days of warm summer rides, but fall presents plenty of seasonal opportunities. Busy weekends at horse shows are starting...
Causes Of Cold Back In Horses And Ways To Help
Does your horse act up when you are trying to saddle him? Does he buck as soon as you get on? Maybe he behaves okay at the walk and trot but explodes at the canter. All of these are signs of cold back in horses. In this article, we will discuss the causes of cold...
Wild Horses In The Outer Banks Welcome A Surprise Fall Foal
There's no doubt that 2020 has been a rough year, but the Corolla Wild Horse Fund has something for every horse lover to celebrate. They announced on Facebook that the herd of wild ponies that calls the Outer Banks home has welcomed their first fall foal. https://www.facebook.com/corollawildhorses.org/photos/pcb.10158803635833330/10158803630453330 While most wild foals are born in spring,...
Rescued Tennessee Walking Horse Inspires Owner To Abolish Soring
When it comes to horses, not everyone who has one treats them with kindness. And this is especially true in the behind-the-scenes world of horse soring. The Annual Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration has faced scrutiny for years from animal activist who want to see soring abolished. And Cameron Ring is one of those people. And...
How To Protect Your Horse From Wildfire Smoke And Ash
As wildfires in the western United States become more common, horse owners across the country face an important task. Smoke and ash from major wildfires has potential to travel hundreds of miles. It follows wind patterns to areas far away from the actual fires to bring potential harm to even more natural areas and the...
What Every Horse Owner Needs To Know About Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
As cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis appear across the country, it's important for every horse owner to know the facts about this potentially fatal disease. Every year, this mosquito-transmitted virus shows up in the news as horses die and local communities struggle to contain the threat. In 2020, there has been a surge of cases...
Equine 411: All About the Falabella Horse Breed
When you think of small horse breeds, what are the first to come to mind? Perhaps the Shetland Pony or a Miniature Horse. How about a rare and absolutely adorable breed called a Falabella Horse? Not to be confused with a pony, these horses are beautiful and have a story to tell. History of the...
Why Horses Spook Easily, Plus Tips To Help
Horses are hardwired as fight or flight prey animals. It is how they have survived for centuries. They have powerful legs for fighting, but they would rather use them for flight. Does your horse spook easily at what seems like nothing? In this article, we discuss why horses spook easily, plus tips to help. Monster...
How Often Should I Bathe My Horse?
Horsehair and skin are as varied from horse to horse as humans’ hair and skin varies. Some horses don’t need baths at all, while others need baths on a regular basis. Read on to learn about the important roles of a horse’s hair coat and how often you should bathe your horse. Roles of a...
Heatstroke In Horses: What You Need To Know
All animals under the sun can suffer from heatstroke. Horses are not an exception. Have you ever been riding and felt utterly exhausted by the sun? Imagine you are wearing a fur coat, a blanket, and carrying up to 20% of your body weight on your back. Doesn’t sound inviting, does it? However, it is...
Horse Therapy Center Aims For Indoor Arena To Help Others Year-Round & Honor Late Son
Hippotherapy has the ability to touch the lives of those who are willing to try it. Horses have the unique gift to be able to understand us without words, and their therapeutic capabilities are often overlooked. But Kelly Peterson, Founder and Executive Director of Acorn Hill EAAT in Motley, Minnesota knows just how powerfully therapeutic...
Study Shows Horses “Talk” To Their Humans
We all are guilty of having those long conversations with our horses; we are horse people and look forward to it! Sometimes we even catch ourselves asking our horses questions and swear that they answer back or tell us what they want. Well, did you know that research suggests that our horses do try to...
Is A Mare More Difficult Under Saddle? This Study Says No
Is a mare more difficult under saddle than a gelding? Opinions vary from person to person within the horse industry. Some feel mares can do anything the geldings can do, sometimes better. Others say the estrus cycle of mares makes them not worth the trouble. The Sydney School of Veterinary Science, in Australia, recently did...
Horse Loving Celeb Makes Heartfelt Plea To End Horse Slaughter
With an impressive 15 Grammy Award nominations under her belt, singer Melissa Etheridge says her life changed the day her dad brought home a guitar. She's been part of the music scene since her debut album was released in 1988, and she's also made a name for herself supporting various social and political causes. And...
Why Do Horses Need Salt?
Whether you are providing a salt block or feeding it in granulated form, salt is an essential mineral needed by horses. Sodium and chloride are the two components of table salt. For this article, we will be referring to the sodium component. Read on to find out why horses need salt and what is the...
Gentle Carousel Mini Therapy Horses Work Their Magic To Brighten People's Day
Horses have the power to uplift others when they need it most. And Debbie Garcia-Bengochea, the cofounder of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, knows that. She's made it her mission to help train miniature horses so they can spread joy to those less fortunate or for anyone that could really use a smile. For the...
Horse Sweating: What's Normal And What's Not
The right amount of sweat is normal and needed to keep a horse healthy. On the other hand, if they are sweating too much for the situation, it is not normal. Worse is not sweating at all when the situation calls for it. Horse owners need to know what is a healthy sweat and what...
Foal Cloned From 40-Year-Old DNA Brings Hope For Rare Breed
No longer science fiction, cloning could be the key to saving some of the world's most endangered animals. Scientists are hoping that the recent birth of a cloned Przewalski's horse will add genetic diversity to the breed's struggling population. The adorable foal named Kurt will help his breed battle complete extinction, and his successful birth...
Equine 411: All About the American Cream Draft
Have you ever heard of the American Cream Draft? It is a beautiful breed named after their gorgeous cream color. These horses are rare and are on the critically endangered list with only less than 500 American Cream Draft horses registered around the world. Keep reading for the scoop on the breed. History of the...
Best Horse Breeds For Small Riders
Riding horses can be a challenge for someone small. If the horse is very tall, getting on without a mounting block can require a lot of effort. With that being said, any horse breed can be good for small riders, if you have the right teamwork. But some breeds tend to have heights more suitable...
Ergots And Chestnuts On Horses: What To Know & How To Care For Them
Ever wonder what those callous areas found on your horse's legs are? The majority of horses have them on all four legs. The growth seen in the inside of the leg is called a chestnut. Not to be confused with the nuts roasted at Christmas. In addition, horses have a similar growth at the rear...
How Far Can A Horse Travel In A Day?
I'm sure you've heard the saying, “It is a day’s ride away.” But what exactly does that mean? How far can a horse travel in a day? The truth is, no one answer is correct. In this article, we learn about several factors that can affect the answer to how far a horse can travel...
Horse Saved From Deep Mud When Trail Ride Turns Dangerous
There's a reason why the first rule of trail riding is to never go out alone. Gretchen Zwicker was out riding her 13-year-old horse named Libby when the pleasurable ride quickly turned dangerous. Thankfully, Zwicker was with a friend. When Libby started acting out and got trapped in deep mud, the riders were able to...
Interesting Facts About The Silver Gene In Horses
Horses with unique coloring will always make us horse crazy people do a double-take. Perhaps for you, it is a big blue roan horse with a black mane and tail. No matter what tickles your fancy, a dark horse with a flaxen mane and tail will always be a jaw-dropper. Have you ever wondered how...
Queen Of England Names Rare Shire Foal Born During Lockdown
Queen Elizabeth II is not only the longest reigning English monarch, she's also a bona-fide horse girl. Her love of horses has spanned decades, and even know, she's often seen either visiting the stables or in the saddle. So, when an adorable Shire foal was born at a Pembrokeshire horse farm on the Queen's official...
How Diet Coke Saved This Horse's Life
Equine Veterinary & Dental Services in Australia specializes in providing horses with life-saving veterinary services and dentistry care. They offer innovative services for the sake of horse health, but their clients also love them for carefully listening to concerns, not jumping to conclusions, and thinking outside the box. So, when a horse came to EVDS...
Food Aggression In Horses: What To Know & Ways To Help
Do you dread feeding time because your usually sweet horse has a complete personality change, and becomes food aggressive? Food aggression in horses is common but not desirable. Understanding why horses have this behavior will help us to teach them to change their ways. If you would like to learn how to make feeding time...
Destructive Horse Behaviors That Give Insight Into Their Health
It is no secret that horses can develop destructive behaviors. These behaviors can vary from stable vices like cribbing to misbehaving under saddle, to just being cranky. But what is our horse trying to say? In most cases, they are trying to tell us that they don’t feel well in the only ways they can....
Why You Should Play Music for Your Horse—And What They Like
Did you know that music can be a very effective tool for working with horses? Yes, horses like music. However, they aren’t crazy about all kinds of music. By using music in the correct way, we can help our horses to be more docile and willing to work with us. In this article, we will...
10 Facts About Foals To Make You Smile
Foals are spunky, gangly, occasionally mischievous, and downright adorable. They run around on their too-long legs reminding us all to never take ourselves too seriously and that life is always worth enjoying. It seems that no matter how a foal comes into this world—whether their birth was expected and surrounded by love or a surprise...
6 Rare Horse Coat Markings And Patterns
We all know that no two horses are the same. Even your seemingly identical bays and sorrels are special in their own ways. There are, however, some horses that are unmistakably unique. They have markings that make it impossible to confuse them with another horse, and their rare coat patterns always make them stand out...
Signs Your Horse Has A Fever
Our horses are such an important part of our lives. We’ve sacrificed social outings for years to spend time with them. We know our horses better than a significant other, so when they aren’t acting like themselves our horse-alarms go off. Every horse owner should know the signs of a fever and what to do...
Equine Massage: The Basics & How It Can Benefit Your Horse
Horse owners may not realize equine massage has been practiced since ancient times and is reflected in Egyptian hieroglyphics. It has long been used to assist with exercise recovery, improve circulation, range of motion, stimulate the lymphatic system, assist injury prevention and provide relaxation benefits. But do you know the various types of massage available...
Things Everyone Should Know About Horseshoes
It goes without saying that pretty much every horse person has heard the saying "no hoof, no horse" at least once in their lifetime. Horseshoes serve a very important purpose, but how much do you know about them aside from the fact that your horse wears them? The need to put shoes on a horse...
Why Do Some Horses Look Like They're Wearing Socks?
It is very common to see horses that look like they are wearing socks. Socks can be found on cats, pigs, mice, rats, and cows also. Socks are hair on the lower leg that is colored differently than the rest of the leg. They are not cotton socks knitted by grandma. In this article, we...
5 Reasons To Talk With Your Horse Every Day
Talking with your horse can have benefits for both the horse and for you. It's not crazy, and it's something that every horse owner should do for many reasons. In this article, we will provide you with the top five reasons why you should talk with your horse each day the two of you spend...
Four Zebra Foals Are Helping Their Endangered Species
White Oak Conservation in northeastern Florida is 17,000 acres dedicated to wildlife conservation. There are rhinos, gazelles, cheetahs, and other animals you'd expect to find on an African safari and not necessarily near popular Florida beaches. The refuge is one of the most well-known conservation areas in North America. And while there are 30 different...
Reward Of $5K Being Offered To Catch Horse Slaughter Criminal
As much as we do not want to think about it, we know that somewhere each day a horse is slaughtered. Sadly, this usually happens when horses are no longer wanted. And it's never something that's okay if you ask me, because it's never the horse's fault that they should lose their lives at the...
Horse And Mule Rescued In Shoulder High Mud
When it comes to animals, sometimes they can accidentally get themselves stuck in some pretty unfortunate situations. For Girlie the Mule and Tick the horse, they found themselves in an extremely life-threatening situation just this past week. On Sunday August 16, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Marion Fire responded to a call at Merrow Farm on...