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Category: Horse Facts

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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horses can swim naturally. Here a palomino horse swims in a body of water with his head just above the water.
Can Horses Swim? What Every Rider Should Know 
June 3, 2025
Yes, horses can swim! Learn how to introduce your horse to water and stay safe in the process. 
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a close-up image of a farrier holding a horse's foot and looking at the underside of the hoof, including the sole and frog.
Horse Hoof Anatomy: What Every Owner Should Know 
May 7, 2025
Explore the complex structure of the equine hoof, and learn the importance of proper care and anatomical...
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a bay and white paint horse swishing its tail while grazing in a field at dusk
What Does Tail Swishing Mean in Horses? 
April 24, 2025
Find out what your horse's tail swishing means, from signs of discomfort to clues about his emotional...
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a bay horse nickers against a barn backdrop. what does it mean when a horse nickers?
What Does it Mean When a Horse Nickers? 
April 3, 2025
Nickering generally occurs in one of three contexts, each of which conveys a 'come closer' message.
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a white and brown spotted appaloosa horse against a blue background
Everything You Need to Know About Appaloosa Horses 
April 1, 2025
Appaloosa horses, with their distinctive spotted coats and strong personalities, are one of the most...
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