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Can You Give Your Horse Whole Pieces Of Fruit Or Vegetables?

What Human Food Can Horses Eat?

We all like to give our horses occasional treats, but what’s safe and what isn’t? In this article, we discuss which human foods are safe for your horse to eat and provide good advice on how much and how often you can treat your horse. Read on to learn more on what human food can … Read more

common hoof problems Frequently Asked Questions

Springtime Hoof Problems: Causes, Prevention, And Treatment

As horse owners, horse riders, and horse lovers, none of us want to find out that the horse in our life is feeling unwell in any way, much less when it comes to their hooves. Next to colic and cancer, hoof-related issues are one of the leading causes of death among equines. However, a lot … Read more

Frequently Asked Questions about mare vs gelding

Mare Vs Gelding: Which Is Better?

Obviously, comparing the sexes and saying that one is better than the other is not possible – there are advantages to each, and any comparisons are fairly general anyway because every horse is an individual. But mare vs gelding is an interesting discussion, so let’s have it! In the wild, the mares are the leaders … Read more

Tobiano Vs Overo Vs Tovero Horses

Although these sound like different breeds of horse, these three “breeds” are actually just coat colors, which can occur in a whole lot of horse breeds. They are more common in some breeds than in others, but most often occur in a few specific breeds like the Pinto, the Paint horses and certain Cob types, … Read more

How To Choose A Horse Riding Instructor?

Choosing a riding instructor is perhaps the most impactful decision you will make when taking up horseback riding. Whether you are new or returning to the sport, finding the right fit can be the difference between fulfillment and growth and losing interest altogether. Having ridden under some stellar and some not-so-stellar instructors, I’m here to … Read more

How To Choose The Right Size Horse?

When you’re choosing a horse, you may think that a taller or bigger horse is always a stronger horse, but this is not necessarily the case. There are a lot of factors that go into choosing the right size horse to suit your needs. In this article, will review some of the things you should … Read more

Why Do Horses Have Manes And Tails?

Horses manes and tails are very beautiful, but what purpose do they serve? Why do some horses have thin manes and tails and others have thick, luxuriant ones? In this article, we explore these questions and more. Manes Are Beautiful And Functional You may have noticed that some wild horses, zebras and donkeys have short … Read more

What Is Team Roping [17 Frequently Asked Questions]?

Team roping is a rodeo event involving two riders and horses roping a single steer. It is one of two rodeo events necessitating teamwork. The other is steer wrestling. Team Roping FAQ What is the difference between team roping and steer wrestling? In team roping, the two participants stay mounted on their horses. Steer wrestling … Read more

Timber Racing: America’s “Point-to-Point”

Timber racing is an American form of steeplechase or point-to-point racing. The difference is that this type of jumps racing uses stationary, wooden rail fences instead of brush hurdles. In the United States, timber racing is mostly conducted in the mid-southern states and along the East Coast. It is considered a very “blue blood” form … Read more

How To Choose An Equestrian Discipline?

Choosing an equestrian discipline when you are brand new to horseback riding can be tough. You may absolutely adore horses, but don’t know exactly what to do with horses. You scroll Google’s first three pages of horse lesson listings for your area, and you turn up some horse barns that look interesting. But you really … Read more