At just 32 inches high at his wither, mini therapy horse Dominique may be small in stature, but the amount of pleasure he brings to folks with his presence is huge.
Smart barn design with properly constructed kick walls, grilled front walls and protected surfaces can greatly lessen the chances of damage to either the horse or the structure.
It is smart to know a few basics of haymaking and hay storage, so that you are confident you are not playing with fire when providing hay for your horses.
The nature of the Galbreath Award is to recognize innovation and business efforts that move the equine industry forward, and Mr. Dickinson's innovations have greatly improved the safety of horse racing.
SpiritHorse International's mission is to provide equine assisted therapy to help individuals with special needs in achieving their full potential.
This series of webinars by The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center’s popular Tuesday Talks for horse owners and professionals will cover a number of horse-health related topics.
"When feeding a horse with no teeth or with very severe tooth damage, feed a slurry of complete pelleted feed and/or mashed alfalfa pellets, and add in some long stemmed soft leafy alfalfa hay because horses without teeth will still want to chew on fiber
Onlookers to equestrian lifestyle are not intrigued by horse manure - experienced horse folks are obsessed with how many piles of manure are found in the stall after a horse has been stabled for the night.
A timetable for regular trims and re-shoeing if the horse is shod, daily hoof picking and prompt attention to any issues noted is all part of the horse care job.
When you select hay take a handful from the center of a bale and examine it for dust, moisture and smell. Hay that smells sweet and good enough to eat probably is.