Why Do Horses Eat Mud?

Why Do Horses Eat Mud? (Answered!)

We’ve had a lot of rain recently, and when I went to the barn to visit my horse, I was surprised to see him eating mud. Admittedly this took me by surprise as I’ve never seen him do this before. I quickly asked the bailiff if this was normal, and he assured me that he’s …

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Is Horse Manure Good For Plants?

We’ve recently started a vegetable garden on our homestead, and it’s been going really well. Everything’s been growing great. We were wondering about different types of fertilizer, as we hadn’t used any yet and wanted to make sure we used something natural that wouldn’t harm the soil. We looked at many different options before it …

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Can A Horse Live With Three Legs

Can A Horse Live With Three Legs? (Find Out!)

One of our horses recently had a medical issue, and the vet warned that its leg may not survive. I asked the vet if it was possible for the horse to live if one of its legs had to be removed—I wasn’t too hopeful. Horses are big, heavy animals, and I found it hard to …

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Do Horses Get Cold?

It’s beginning to move into the much colder months now, and I’ve been thinking about what I need to get ready for the winter. I’m always thinking about how I can make my horses more comfortable in the winter, and in the past I’ve always had a lot of worry about how they’re going to …

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Can Horses Dance?

I went out to a local charity horse event that was taking place near my home recently, and one thing that really impressed me was the dressage shows. It was great to watch these incredibly talented trainers and horses pull off incredibly tight moves and sequences. I’d heard people talking about the ‘horse dancing’ show …

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