Is A Horse Cheaper Than A Car

Is A Horse Cheaper Than A Car?

While at a horse show last weekend, my friend and I discussed our horses and how beautiful they looked in their new show bridles. We both laughed as we joked how happy it made us seeing them dressed up in their best tack, strutting their stuff. Then she commented, “with the amount of money I …

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Horse Hay?

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Horse Hay? (Answered!)

I recently went out and bought my kids some guinea pigs as a surprise for a birthday. They’ve always been talking about wanting them, so I decided why not, I love having animals around, too! I got them home and everyone was very excited, before we realized something crucial: I hadn’t bought any food for …

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What Do Horses Drink From?

Have you ever watched a horse drink? Actually focused in on the way he moves his mouth? Probably not, but it’s actually a beautiful thing! While small animals (like dogs) drink water by lapping it up, the horse siphons water through pursed lips in a delicate manner. When it comes to the possible methods of …

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Why Did Cowboys Wear Bandanas?

Why Did Cowboys Wear Bandanas? (Explained!)

Everyone loves a cowboy. Tales of unbelievable horseback tricks, daring duels, and lawless behavior makes me wonder what the Wild West was really like. The movies show them slamming drinks (and making threats) in dusty saloons. They appeared to have worn a certain“uniform”. Why these items of clothing? Why the bandana? Cowboys wore bandanas to …

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Why Do Horses Have Manes

Why Do Horses Have Manes? (Revealed!)

Braiding my horse’s mane has always been one of my favorite activities; I love running my fingers through his long brown locks and seeing how many different styles I can achieve. The other day as I was grooming him, I began thinking about how strange it is that no other animal has a mane quite …

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