Nicky Ellis, Author at Horses & Foals

Homemade Thrush Treatment For Horses {What You Should Know}

Thrush in horse’s is a hoof condition that is caused by a fungal infection in the hoof. It can cause a great deal of pain and can even permanently damage hooves if it is not prevented or stopped in time. In this article, we discuss thrush, its prevention and treatment and describe several ways to … Read more

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Horse Racing: What Equine Lovers Should Know About This Sport

Horse racing is an ancient sport that is ingrained in many cultures and every level of society. This traditional sport has been active in one form or another for many thousands of years. In earliest times, it consisted simply of pitting horses with riders against one another to determine who was fastest, strongest and most … Read more

Horse Expressions And What They Mean

These days, many people seem to think of horses as vehicles rather than as living beings. The fact is, the difference between a great horse man or woman and a poor one is the ability to communicate with your horse and to understand what your horses saying to you. Horses communicate through a complex combination … Read more

Homemade Treats For Your Horse {How To Make Them}

Horse treats can be expensive, and if the truth be known, they are really not necessary. Even so, it can be fun to give your horse a treat from time to time. In this article, we share several simple recipes for making your own horse treats at home. We also share good advice on choosing … Read more

How Do You Prepare Fruits And Veggies For Your Horse?

What Fruits And Veggies Can Horses Eat?

If you’re going to feed your horses treats, natural fruits and vegetables are the best treats to give. Even so, it’s not smart to overfeed treats. Remember that horses have very delicate digestive systems and anything excessive or unusual can lead to serious problems such as colic and laminitis. In this article, we discuss the … Read more

Lusitano Vs Andalusian Horse: What’s The Difference?

It can be tricky to know what sort of horse you are looking for, even if you spend a lot of time researching the different breeds, as some of them are pretty similar! Take the Lusitano vs Andalusian, for instance – both eye catching horses with a lot of things in common, but enough differences … Read more

10 Facts You May Not Know About The National Hunt Racing In The UK

Most people are familiar with the most common type of racing, in which horses run around a track as fast as they can and try to beat their opponents. But there is another type of racing that adds a different level of challenge with obstacles in their path: National Hunt Racing. This requires horses to … Read more

How Does Horse Betting Work?

You can have lots of fun at the horse races, but betting can be a bit complex. In this article, we share the basics of betting on the horses and provide sound advice on picking winners and placing good bets. Read on to learn more. What Are The Types Of Bets In Horse Racing? Basically, … Read more

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Haflinger Vs Fjord Horse: Side By Side Comparison

Knowing which horse is the perfect one for you can be tricky, unless you have researched all the different breeds so you have an idea of the differences between each one, and which one is the most suitable for your individual circumstances. Let’s have a look at the comparison of a Haflinger vs Fjord horse. … Read more

10 Facts You May Not Know About The Epsom Derby

Horse racing in the UK is big. Really big! It is a discipline that has been around for many hundreds of years, and people still think very highly of it, and spend a lot of their time and money investing into it. You can win big bucks if you put your money on the right … Read more