Answers Straight From The Horses Mouth!
I overheard an interesting debate last week when I was out shopping. Two men were debating whether horses are considered livestock or not. The older man was suggesting that they are livestock because they’re used on farms, whereas the younger man disagreed, arguing that they are companions. This conversation really got me thinking, and I’m …
Horses are big animals, and they can get very dirty in a lot of places. One of the most important parts of horse care is making sure your horse has a regular cleaning regimen, and that no area is left untouched. Lack of hygiene can lead to many long-term problems which only get harder to …
My son and I went out to a horse show the other day, and it was his first time. He heard someone close by remark about one of the horse whisperers they had at the show, and they instantly caught my son’s attention. ‘Horse whisperer?’ he thought, assuming there was someone here who could talk …
I took a friend with me to the stables the other day and the slightly uncomfortable – but necessary – topic came up of how much weight a horse can carry. My friend is of a larger build, both in height and weight. He’s about 275 lbs and well over 6 feet. So he’s used …
Horses are my favorite animal and I am always fascinated by their strength and how they have been useful to humans throughout much of history. When I was watching an old cowboy film the other day, it got me wondering if they are native to America. So, are horses native to America? The answer to …