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Best Horse Breeds For Beginners [And First Time Owners]

So you’re here because you are looking for the best horse breeds for beginners? If you have your heart set on owning a horse of a particular breed, you may have to search harder for the right individual. Suitable beginner horses of almost any breed exist, you may just have to look a bit further … Read more

6 Calmest Horse Breeds [That May Suit Your Riding Style]

Some people like a wild, hair raising ride on a hot and fiery horse. Others prefer not to take their life into their hands every time they go for a ride! If you are of a nervous disposition, or are new to riding – or if you simply like a calm plod rather than a … Read more

11 Tallest Horse Breeds [That Are Larger Than You May Be Used To]

Horses are big. Some can be startlingly big! Some are tiny, of course, but most are larger than people are used to, and it can give people pause. If you have spent your life around ponies, Shetlands or Miniatures then you won’t necessarily have the idea that horses are big, but some are really huge, … Read more

What Does It Take To Become A Horse Breeder?

Becoming a proper horse breeder is a complicated, multi-step process. Breeding, raising and keeping horses is an expensive pursuit and one that requires a wide variety of knowledge, skills and abilities if one is to do it correctly. Underlying the entire question of how to become a horse breeder is the more complex question of … Read more

What Breed Of Horse To Buy [Based On Your Personality]?

While we all want to become skilled enough to ride any horse, there is no shame in admitting that some breeds suit us better than others. Many people have tried to make do with a certain kind of horse just because they fell in love with the idea of that breed. But if you are … Read more

Horse Breeds Quiz: 19 Questions And Answers

We all love beautiful horses, and I hope we also all love good quizzes. Horses + quizzes = great combination that’s difficult to resist, right? Well, the trivia pub quiz below is about horse breeds, so it’s a bit easier than your usual horse questions and answers test. It still requires a bit of general … Read more

Can A Horse With Navicular Be Ridden?

The complex condition known as navicular syndrome is a common one among horses, donkeys and mules. There are a number of different treatments recommended for this condition, and it is difficult to understand why some work better than others. Good knowledge of horse hoof anatomy is very helpful in determining the cause of navicular syndrome … Read more

How Do Wild Horses Trim Their Hooves?

Hoof care is a big responsibility for horse owners, and many wonder how horses in the wild are able to manage without regular visits from a farrier. In this article, we explore some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding hoof care for wild and domestic horses. So how do wild horses trim their hooves? … Read more

What You Need To Know About Mares In Heat?

It’s good to have a mare as your riding horse because with a mare you not only have a good horse for yourself now, but you also have the potential of raising a colt from your favorite horse in the future if you so desire. One of the drawbacks of riding a mare is that … Read more

What Does It Mean When A Horse Yawns?

What does it mean when a horse yawns? Just like people, horses often yawn when they are tired; however, this is not the only reason they yawn. A horse may yawn because of: Stomach trouble Physical pain Discomfort Insecurity …among other reasons! In this article, we explore the reasons why your horse may yawn. Read … Read more