Pregnancy in horses is as natural and normal as in other mammals and humans. However, if your mare is expecting for the first time, we can understand your nervousness. Horse pregnancy is divided into three stages: Stage 1 is from conceiving to 3 months. The second stage is from 3 to 6 months when most … Read more Horse Pregnancy: Signs, Stages, Timeline & Care
Let’s just get this out there: Saddles can be confusing. Buying a horse is a task in itself but buying a saddle for your horse; boy oh, boy! So, let’s move on to the age-old question: Which Western saddle should you get? There are three primary factors to look into when buying a western saddle. … Read more 13 Types of Western Saddles: Which One Should You Get?
In our article on adult horse diet, we discussed every aspect of an adult horse’s nutritional intake. But feeding foals is a lot different than adult horses. From getting the foal to the ground to start with the feeding process, every single moment is much important for the development and musculo-skeletal health of the newborn. … Read more Feeding Foals (All Stages & Requirements Explained)
Arabian horses, the first-ever domesticated and the oldest horse breed, are a favorite for many horse lovers. In this article, we’ll be going over all of the care techniques for Arabian horses. So, how to care for an Arabian horse? Arabian horse care includes proper housing in a barn stall, large pastures for forage, timely … Read more How To Care For An Arabian Horse
Have you been wondering when your horse would stop growing? If yes, then we’ve got your back. So, really… when do horses stop growing? The growth rate of horses is dependent on its breed, but on average, the majority of horses stop growing between 4-5 years of age. The breeds with larger horses, like Draft … Read more When Do Horses Stop Growing? Horse Growth Stages Explained
So, the other day, I noticed my making a rather unusual sound… more like a whine as opposed to the usual neigh or nicker. That’s when I really go to wondering about the different types of horse sounds and noises. So, I decided to research and what I discovered was amazing. Why do horses neigh, nicker, … Read more Horse Vocalizations: Why do Horses Neigh, Nicker, Whine, Snort?
In this article, we’ll cover some of the most interesting Arabian horse facts. We’ll discover just why Arabian Horses have been the center of attention for equine lovers for so many years. One of the reasons for their popularity is their extremely humble yet hot-blooded Arabian Horse temperament which makes them ideal for both domestication … Read more 12 Facts About Arabian Horses That You Didn’t Know
In this article, let’s peek a little into the world of Arabian horses to discover their types and strains. Let’s start with the most basic question, that is: What are the types and strains of Arabian Horses? Here are the popular types of Arabian horses: The Egyptian Arabians The Polish Arabians The Spanish Arabians The … Read more All The Types And Strains of Arabian Horses
As a horse owner or breeder, it’s quite important to understand the behavioral changes of a horse under the estrous cycle or during the mating process. So, what is the breeding behavior or horses? When mares are in heat, they’re more receptive to the male stallions. The mare undergoes several behavioral changes like restlessness, hyperactivity, … Read more The COMPLETE Breeding Behavior Of Horses
To shoe or not to shoe, that is the dilemma that many horse owners face. When wild horses can survive barefoot, why can’t our domestic animals? Let’s investigate further and find out exactly why do horses need shoes. The decision of shoeing horses depends on multiple factors. Horses that have sound hooves and a healthy … Read more Why Do Horses Need Shoes? (Should You Shoe Your Horse?)
