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What To Do If Your Horse Is Afraid Of Water?

If you take your horse on trail rides, chances are sooner or later you will have to cross water. Whether it’s a puddle or a swift river, it stands to reason that your horse will need to have had some experience with water before you attempt to cross water on a ride for the first … Read more

Can Horses Eat Acorns {Explained!}

Acorns can be good food for some animals, but this is not true for most livestock. Ruminants, such as goats, sheep and cattle are badly affected by eating acorns. Horses, donkeys and other equines also experience negative effects when large amounts of acorns are consumed. Acorns contain a significant amount of gallic and tannic acid, … Read more

what can happen to a horse who eats chicken feed

What To Do When Your Horse Eats Chicken Feed?

It’s important to keep your feed room locked and horse proof for many reasons. Even if your horse over eats horse feed, serious complications can be the result. A horse who eats too much feed is at high risk for developing colic, laminitis and intestinal upset. These and other problems are even more likely if … Read more

Can Horses Get Fleas {Explained!}

While it’s not entirely impossible for horses to get fleas, it is unusual. For the most part healthy horses can resist flea predation. Additionally, fleas are typically host specific (targeting only certain types of animals). For example, cat fleas do not infest dogs, and dog fleas do not infest cats. Even so, in unusual circumstances … Read more

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

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

Riding Double On A Horse (What You Need To Know)

Many beginning riders wonder if it’s all right to ride a horse double. The answer to that question varies depending upon many factors. In this article, we discuss the many reasons not to ride double and then provide examples of when and how it may be all right. Read on to learn more about riding … 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

Adopting A Wild Horse From The Bureau Of Land Management

You may have heard that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recently changed its guidelines to offer an incentive to people wishing to adopt a wild horse. The BLM is now offering $1000 to help adopters with housing, care and training of adopted horses. There is a limit on the number of horses or … 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