Nicky Ellis, Author at Horses & Foals

How Long Does It Take A Hoof Abscess To Heal?

A hoof abscess can cause your horse to become suddenly and dramatically lame. Hoof abscesses occur when bacteria gets into the hoof tissue through a puncture wound or by making its way into the white line between the exterior and interior of the hoof. Bacteria can be brought into these breaches in the hoof through … Read more

How To Make Your Own Horse Tack Using Paracord?

Braiding is a time-honored skill known by horseman and cowboys for the many centuries that people have been in partnership with horses. Cowboys have traditionally used many different kinds of materials including leather, rope and more recently paracord to create all manner of tack for horses. In this article we discuss the art of braiding … Read more

How To Keep Horses Cool In Extreme Heat?

Overwork or excessive exposure to heat can cause your horse to experience a heat stroke. That’s why it’s so important to know how to keep your horse cool and comfortable during the summer months. In this article, we explain equine heat stroke and provide sound advice to help you prevent and deal with this dangerous … Read more

How To Prepare For And Excel At Barrel Racing?

Barrel racing began in the 1930s as a rodeo event designed for women. In this event, cowgirls on horseback competed to race around three barrels, set up in a cloverleaf design at top speed. The sport has grown steadily in popularity since its inception, and today many men compete in barrel racing. In this article, … Read more

Men Have Raced Horses Since Time Immemorial

What Are The Different Types Of Horse Racing?

Horse racing is an ancient sport that has had an honored position in civilizations throughout history, as well as in legend and in mythology. In this article, we provide a brief overview of the history of horseracing, along with descriptions of the types of horse racing commonly seen today. Read on to learn more. Men … Read more

23 Horse Barn Safety Rules To Keep Your Horse Safe

There are all kinds of horse barns from a very simple run-in shed to luxurious stables with beautiful barn paint. No matter what kind of horse barn you have, it’s important to understand that safety is of the utmost importance to both the inhabitants of the barn and the people who visit and work in … Read more

Tips For Successful Horse Pasture Management On Small Acreage

Horses are intended to eat grass, so it’s only natural that many horse owners want to provide a great deal of their horses nourishment from grazing. Can your horse get a significant amount of nutrition from grazing on a small plot of land? With proper management you can provide ample grazing for your horses even … Read more

How To Keep A Horse Water Trough Clean?

Clean water is essential for all living beings, and horses need a great deal of clean water. How can you keep your horse trough clean? In this article, we share important tips to help you provide your horse with plenty of clean water easily. Read on to learn more. How Much Clean Water Does A … Read more

How To power An Electric Fence With A Car Battery

How To Power An Electric Fence Using Car Batteries?

Electric fence (like these here) is a good thing to have to keep your horses, livestock and wild pests out of crops and other off-limits areas. You can certainly use solar fence chargers; however, one easy way to keep your electric fence charged is to hook it up with to 12V car batteries in a … Read more

Horse Coat Colors, Patterns And Markings

The topic of horses coat colors markings and patterns is extremely vast. Even very experienced horse men and women continue to learn more and more about the nuance of this topic with the passage of time and experience. In this article, we provide a brief overview of horse coat colors, patterns and markings along with … Read more