As a horse owner, you already know the importance of maintaining your horse’s hooves. You check and clean them often, and organize regular farrier visits to trim or shoe them. However, have you ever wondered how wild horses maintain their hooves without our help? Wild horses maintain their hooves as they move around in search…
In order to survive in the wild, horses had to evolve to care for themselves. Just as they maintain their own hooves and coats, wild horses float their teeth too. Horses evolved special characteristics to enable them to survive in the wild. When horses were domesticated, humans had to invent ways to provide care that…
Did you know…Up until, or around domestication, Equus ferus caballus (the modern domestic horse) were all bay dun horses. Every single one of them! However, we didn’t know this until researchers started looking for the gene that causes the dun color. They compared the genome of a dun horse with that of a modern equine…
Being able to understand equine behavior is an essential skill for anyone involved with horses. One significant aspect of horse behavior is dominance, which plays a vital role in herd dynamics. Some horses are more dominant than others, and recognizing signs of dominance in horses helps us stay safe around them. It also helps us…
Red roan, blue roan, strawberry roan, honey roan… What are these colors in the horse world? What do they look like? Are they rare horse coat colors? If so, how do you breed one, and how much would it cost to buy one? If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, read on as I…
What is a strawberry roan horse and what does one look like? In the article, we explore the colorful world of strawberry roan horses. We explain what they look like, how you can breed one, what one costs, and what breeds you’ll find the color in. A strawberry roan is a chestnut horse that has…
If you have been lucky to watch an American Saddlebred, you will have noticed they move very differently from a Quarter Horse. But why do some horses move differently from others? The answer to this question lies in the breed of horse; and whether they are gaited or non-gaited horses. Put simply, gaited horses have…
Buying a horse is a big decision, and it can take a lot of time to find your new best friend. As you look through ads for potential horses, you might see some mention of weaving. When considering whether to buy a horse that weaves, it’s important to understand what weaving is, and why horses…
It can be confusing to see a horse with a round belly but prominent ribs. In this article, we will explore the reasons why your horse may be fat but ribby and understand whether your horse’s weight and overall condition is healthy. We’ll also delve into six factors that could be contributing to a ribby…
Have you ever wondered which is stronger – horses or donkeys? It’s an interesting question because both species are used in situations that require a lot of strength and power. Donkeys in particular have been used as pack animals for nearly 7000 years and still are in many developing countries. But are donkeys stronger than…