Even though they are all from the same species, horses and ponies can look quite different from one another in size and type. Horses and ponies can mate but that doesn't mean they...
Category: Horse Health
There are several factors that determine if a horse needs grain, such as workload, age. breed, even the time of year. While some horses will need grain to meet their dietary needs, many horses with...
Watermelon is tasty fruit that can be safely fed as a treat to most horses in limited quantities. However some horses, because of dietary issues or dental problems, may not be able to eat watermelon,...
Are Horses Ruminants? No, But They Do Have Interesting Digestion
Many people think that horses are ruminants because they eat grass, but unlike ruminants, horses can't 'chew their cud.' However, horses have a complex digestive system that has similar processes and...
Age is not the only factor in a horse becoming older - a horse's condition is a much more reliable indicator of a horse becoming a senior. Senior horses have different needs from younger horses, and...
Horses need companionship, but it doesn't have to be another horse. Many other animals make great companions for horses and can be cheaper and easier to...