Horses need sleep just like most mammals, but they way they go about it and their sleeping patterns are quite complex and often misunderstood. I feel like it’s important to mention from the start that horses sleep both standing up and lying down, often relying on a mix of the two in order to achieve…
Taking care of your horse is a constant process, but when it comes to a horse’s eyes, they might require a bit more maintenance than you might expect. A horse’s eyes represent one of its most vulnerable body parts, and I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of examples of equine eye irritations or buildup of flies….
Horses might seem like they’re unwavering and tireless. After all, that’s how they are portrayed in movies and TV shows. This couldn’t be further from the truth, as a horse can lose its fitness and quickness relatively easily if the owner doesn’t ensure proper nutrition and frequent exercise. You can increase a horse’s fitness in…
According to history, the Romans were the first to shoe their horses around 2,000 years ago. They didn’t use nails and horseshoes like we do today, but rather a series of hoof pads designed specifically to protect the hoof from damage. In about 500 AD, we began nailing horseshoes, but why do horses need shoes…
When talking about the overall space required to keep a horse, there are some factors that we need to take into account. First of all, we have to consider the indoor size requirements for a horse (a barn or a shed), as well as the outdoor requirements (pasture). Moreover, we need to take into account…
Horses are not the most vocal animals, but they do use sounds in order to communicate with humans and with each other. When it comes to vocalization, there are four primary sounds that a horse will produce, namely a neigh or whinny, a nicker, a squeal, and a snort. It’s very important to pay close…
Sunburn in horses – how to prevent and treat it. Just like humans, horses are vulnerable to the Sun’s UV radiation, and they can get sunburns with relative ease. After all, they spend most of their time outside, and if you live in a particularly hot region of the world, sunburn in horses is something…