We all know what horse gaits are, right? I’ve talked about them previously: they basically represent the different ways a horse walks or runs. However, gaited horse breeds represent something different. They refer to certain horse breeds that are able to ensure an incredibly smooth and comfortable ride. It’s worth noting that out of the…
It’s clear that different horses have different personalities, and most of the time these traits are dictated by their breed. However, since there are more than 300 horse breeds in the world, a horse’s temperament can also be identified quickly through its cold-blood, warmblood, and hot-blood nominations. The differences between cold, warm, and hot-blooded horses…
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 have been pulling things for humans since the dawn of civilization. Back in the day, when horses weren’t pulling carts or plows, they helped move military equipment around such as weapon crates or large canons. The most powerful draft horses in the world are capable of amazing feats of strength, but how much weight…
Horses are incredibly beautiful, powerful, and fast animals, but they also have incredible stamina and endurance, which allows them to run very far. This got me thinking: just how far can a horse run actually? I quickly realized that answering this question isn’t going to be as easy as it seems, mainly because there are…
We all know that horses are incredibly fast animals, but not all horses run at the same speeds, and not all of them can maintain high speeds for long periods. All horses love to run, however, it’s in their nature. They’re large, well-built, and incredibly energetic animals, but there are certain factors (both internal and…
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…