The object of their affection. These boys were smitten with this beautiful mare as she was paraded in front of them, on this picture perfect day. With the amazing blue sky and puffy white clouds as the backdrop for their fantasies, these male horses were fixated on this pretty girl from the moment they laid…
There’s one question we keep seeing pop up over and over again… “should I clip my horse’s hair in the winter?” Now if you ask that question to three different equestrians, you will probably get three different answers, and rightfully so. Why? Because it really does depend on your particular situation. The factors to consider…
Transferring nervous energy to your horse is a lot easier than you think. In fact, you don’t have to be on, or even touching your horse to transfer your nervous energy, anxiety, or fear. According to a study done by the University of Sussex, published in February of 2016, “horses are able to recognize and…
The International Olympic Committee voted today in favor of a more flexible sports program that scraps the limit of 28 sports at the Summer Games. They want to move to an “events-based” system that would allow new competitions as long as there are about 10,500 athletes and 310 medal events over all. In addition to baseball…
According to a study done by researchers at the University of Liverpool, polo ponies are no more likely to be injured than horses in the general population. The only factor that seemed to increase a horse’s likelihood of injury was being stabled all season long. Go figure- with mallets flying around, horses bumping into each…
Quite simply, horses need salt blocks because they have natural appetites for salt, yet sodium and chloride (the elements that make up table salt) are not abundantly found in their natural feed. Grains, hay, grass, and even commercial feeds are often lacking in these desired electrolytes. The aforementioned feeds contain other essential electrolytes that horses…
You can’t “sell ice to an Eskimo,” but apparently you can sell sand to a country in the middle of the desert, IF they have a horse racing track! According to a report published this past Friday in The Daily Mail, Dubai ordered 1,500 cubic meters of sand from a company in Germany for their…
Before we delve into the details of this story, let me urge you to keep in mind that most thieves have little, if any, morals. So as you read how they even “stole the rugs off his horses’ backs” and you start saying to yourself “who could possibly….?” just remember who/what we’re dealing with. James…
There’s a common myth that only unhealthy horses, or horses who aren’t regularly attended to, are susceptible to lice infestation (otherwise known as pediculosis). If you haven’t found out the hard way that this simply isn’t true, there’s also a research study that proves that healthy horses can become infested with lice. Why are we bringing…
In our last post titled “Should I Clip My Horse’s Hair In The Winter?” we mentioned the “standard” styles used when clipping out a horse’s hair including the “bib” clip and the “hunter” clip. When we got this picture, we felt compelled to share it with all the FillyFans out there. Not just because it’s…
An estimated 900,000 horses will colic in the U.S. this year! Take proper precautions. Be mindful of this fact when feeding and exercising your horse(s).
Someone got the best “My Little Pony” themed party ever! What theme would you have? Knight in shining armor (pony wearing full battle gear) for the boys? Cinderella or a unicorn for the girls?
The US Dressage Finals get started on Thursday, November 6 with USDF Dressage in the Bluegrass open classes, followed by a Competitor Welcome Party at the Alltech Arena. Championship classes kick off on Friday. Over 400 competitors from all levels- Training to Grand Prix have entered this year. Competition will be held across six rings,…
A horse’s eyes are unique for several reasons. For starters, horses have near 360° vision. Ok, so maybe you knew that. But did you know that horses have bigger
A rancher was getting his monthly visit from his veterinarian, so he decided to ask him for some free advice. “I have a horse that walks normally sometimes, but at other times, he limps. What shall I do?”