When considering buying a horse, many ask the question “how much does it cost to keep a horse?”. Unfortunately, keeping a horse is notoriously expensive…
On the whole, horses are pretty resilient. One thing they can’t tolerate, however, is a lack of clean water. In recent years the price of…
Both stallions and geldings need their sheaths cleaned; owners need to keep their horses’ sheath clean to avoid discomfort, pain, and infection. If left without…
Most horses are happy eating both hay and silage, however, it’s not as simple as following your horse’s preference; when deciding what to feed your…
Equine Assisted Therapy involves the use of horses to improve human physical and mental health. Although historically EAT has been used as a therapeutic aid…
Leasing (or “loaning” a horse) is popular for several reasons. Not only does it require less financial commitment than buying a horse, it’s also a…
Always seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian prior to treatment. Laminitis is a disease that affects both horses and cattle – although the latter…
A horse’s testes are typically removed (gelded) to make the animal more docile (particularly in the presence of mares), and to render the animal sterile.…
Of those that have the time to tend to their horses entirely themselves (potentially with occasional help from a friend) having your horses close to…
Buying a new horse is an exciting time, and it can be easy to get caught up in the moment and forget about the key…