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Category: Horse Facts

can horses see at night? A horse stands in a stall at night with his head over the stall door.
Can Horses See in the Dark? A Guide to Equine Night Vision
March 3, 2026
Learn how equine night vision works and get practical safety tips for handling horses after sunset. 
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needles, injections, and vaccinations can trigger fear responses in horses
Understanding Fear Response in Horses and How it Develops
February 18, 2026
Understanding fear responses in horses can help you minimize their chances of developing conditioned...
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how much water does a horse need each day? A bay and chestnut horse drink out of a water trough in a field.
How Much Water Does a Horse Drink Each Day?
February 15, 2026
Learn about horses' daily water needs, warning signs of dehydration, and simple ways to support proper...
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a labeled illustration of basic equine anatomy terms
A Beginner’s Guide to Equine Anatomy
January 27, 2026
Learn the basics of equine anatomy with this easy-to-understand glossary of key horse body parts.
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Learn how to age a horse by its teeth, like this smiling bay gelding
How To Age a Horse by Its Teeth 
December 18, 2025
If you don’t know a horse’s date of birth, taking a close look at his teeth can give you an approximate...
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The sunbleached horse coat and mane of a black Icelandic Horse in a field
Sun-Bleached Horse Coats: Why it Happens and How to Prevent It 
September 11, 2025
Learn what a sun-bleached horse coat is, why it happens, and how to prevent fading with proper care,...
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Denise and her OTTB Bayesian
Featured Horse Owner: Denise and Bayesian 
August 18, 2025
Meet Denise, from Rochester, New York, and her 6-year-old off-track Thoroughbred mare Bayesian aka “...
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a woman in western attire tacks up her cremello horse with a western saddle and checks its position on his back.
What Causes a Cold Back in Horses?
July 28, 2025
A horse that 'sinks' or acts out when mounted might be experiencing back pain. Here's how to begin investigating...
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a young woman in a blue shirt pets a bay arabian horse standing the barn cross-ties
Tell Us About Your Horse for a Chance to Be Featured!
July 25, 2025
By submitting your information below, you could be selected to have your horse's story showcased on My...
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What Does it Mean When a Horse Yawns? This chestnut horse with a large white blaze yawns on a sunny day.
What Does it Mean When a Horse Yawns? 
June 30, 2025
Research looking specifically at why horses yawn is limited, but theories include boredom, stress, and...
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A bay horse sweating while being ridden in a jumping arena
3 Fascinating Facts About Equine Perspiration 
June 11, 2025
Perspiration is the main mechanism the horse’s body uses to stay cool. Understand how it works so you...
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an equine veterinarian is at a barn microchipping horses for identification
6 Facts About Microchipping Horses
June 7, 2025
Microchips help positively ID your horse during natural disasters, disease outbreaks, theft, Houdini...
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