Horse blinders are some of the most controversial pieces of horse equipment, and there’s a relatively easy explanation for that. Some horse owners consider them unnecessary, while others swear by their effectiveness. But what are horse blinders exactly, and can we replace them with something more comfortable for horses? We use horse blinders for racehorses…
Transporting your horse across the country or even internationally is a big commitment and a considerable financial impact. How much does it cost to transport a horse? It obviously depends on the type of transportation option and distance traveled. In general, transporting a horse will cost between $0.80 per mile and $3 per mile if…
So you’ve decided to buy your first horse and you’re looking around for prices and such. Of course, the cost of a horse varies greatly depending on its breed, age, and fitness, but that’s just the initial purchasing price, of course. (You can find a comprehensive infographic with most of the information from this article…
Horses are generally seen as kind-hearted and well-behaved, but how do they get along with other animals? Generally speaking, they’ll get along just fine with other livestock or with pets. However, in order to answer this question accurately, we’ll have to take a deep dive and analyze a horse’s relationship with individual animals in order…
When picking up a new horse, there are a few things to take into consideration, including the horse’s breed, height, weight, and special affinities. It all depends on the kind of horse you’re looking for, and what kind of activities you had in mind for it. When it comes to horseback riding, it’s important to…
We’re so used to seeing horses being ridden that most of us take it for granted. In movies, at least, horses are being ridden all the time, whether we’re talking about races, war, or pulling carriages. The reality is that horses don’t need a rider to go about their lives in the wild. Actually, they…
I get this question a lot: should a horse be running on concrete, tarmac, or generally hard surfaces? Does the horse feel any pain while doing so, and will there be any long-term damage to working a horse on hard surfaces? After all, we see horses trotting around in cities all the time, whether they’re…
Thanks to advancements in veterinary medicine and care techniques, horses can now live much longer than they did a few hundreds of years ago. Actually, horses are some of the longest living domestic animals, often exceeding the lifespans of cats and dogs. A horse is expected to live somewhere between 25 and 33 years on…
When it comes to horse weight, there are some things we need to consider. There are so many different types of horses out there, as well as different horse breeds, each with its unique characteristics and features. Answering the question “how much does a horse weigh” is not as simple as one might believe at…