The old advice, “Always put blood on top,” is perfectly sound, and therefore a pedigree sire should always be selected. A good record on the turf is desirable in the case of thoroughbreds, especially if it extends over several seasons, and a record of this kind is preferable to that of a horse that may [...]

This is the first consideration and is of great importance, the idea that “any old mare will do” being entirely incorrect. The mare should be roomy, have good conformation, plenty of bone, a good temperament and be free from any congenital defects, a list of which is given below.
 
No mare is too good to breed [...]

Are you noticing a shortage of wood bedding? Well if so, you may be wondering why. I was reading an article a couple of days ago which said it could get worse and put it down to the downturn in the housing market!
It would seem that many stores are out of wood pelleted [...]

Given that grass, hay, dirt, manure, bedding contain parasites and these are materials that horses are exposed to, it’s not surprising that these quickly get into a horses body and once they do  they migrate through vital organs, robbing your horse of nutrition and health. Some parasites will cause respiratory problems, others lead to colic [...]

It was reported today that a neglected horse was put down and this could be the likely plight for many more with the average bill for a healthy horse verging on $1,500 per year per horse. This article has some ideas of what to do if you are struggling with the costs of keeping your [...]

Following yesterday’s post, I thought you might find the following news item from the Country Living Association helpful. It reads as follows:….
When the cold winter weather hits, many horse owners automatically bring out the horse blankets. Many considerations need to be made before making this decision.
A horse’s normal winter coat is much more insulating [...]

Boy is it cold here in the UK at the moment and with Winter in full force in many horse lands, horse owners need to make sure their animals stay warm.
There are a number of obvious ways to do this, such as stabling, shelters and blankets, but another way to keep horses warm is to [...]

A space heater fell and started the barn fire that killed 15 horses in a boarding stable in rural Pierce County, fire officials say. Horse owners mourn their losses.
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Get your own copy of “How to Stay Safe Horseback Riding” which covers not just riding, but fire safety, trailering, theft [...]

The horse has one stomach. In contrast, cattle, sheep, goats, bison, deer, elk, caribou, moose, and camels are “ruminants” which means (among other things) they have four digestive chambers instead of just one stomach.
The horse is an herbivore, which means it feeds mostly on plants.
The normal horse’s small intestine is about 70 feet long.
The normal [...]

“Floating” a horse’s teeth means to file the sharp edges or points off in order to create a flatter, more efficient chewing surface, and to keep any sharp edges or points from cutting the inside of the horse’s mouth.
Adult horses have teeth that are several inches long. Most of the tooth cannot be seen because [...]