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Category: Horse Facts

a bay and white paint horse swishing its tail while grazing in a field at dusk
What Does Tail Swishing Mean in Horses? 
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? 
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 
Appaloosa horses, with their distinctive spotted coats and strong personalities, are one of the most...
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a blue roan horse with pinned ears in a field of other horses
What Does it Mean When a Horse Pins its Ears?  
Learn what a horse with pinned ears might be trying to tell you so you can take steps to stay safe and...
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a dapple gray horse sniffs a video camera in a field at dusk
Poll: What's Your Favorite Horse Movie?
There's always that one horsey film you'd watch over and over. Which of these is your favorite?
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a woman inspects a horse's hind leg while he stand tied to a fence
Strange Anatomy: Spots, Ergots, and Chestnuts on Horses
Ergots, birdcatcher spots, and chestnuts are just a few of the oddities you might find on your horse’s...
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A dapple gray horse grazing in a lush field. The horse's tail is swishing away flies.
More Than Hair: How Horses Use Their Tails  
Your horse's tail is a key part of his anatomy, serving as a way to communicate, balance, and ward off...
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a black and white shire draft horse gallops across a summer pasture
Looking for a Horse? Consider Draft Horse Breeds
With so many breeds of horses out there, finding the right one for you can be challenging. Learn more...
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A chestnut thoroughbred mare and three foals graze in a green pasture
How Much Turnout Should a Horse Have? 
A variety of factors affect a horse's turnout time, from health status to housing arrangements, but aim...
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Young black and chestnut horses eat things that are toxic to horses off the ground
5 Things That Are Toxic to Horses  
Learn about 5 things that are toxic to horses that could be lurking in your barn, field, or feed. 
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A horse owner jogs a chestnut horse with navicular disease in a parking lot for a veterinarian to assess during a lameness exam.
12 Facts About Navicular Disease in Horses
Read up on navicular disease, a common yet complex cause of lameness that’s manageable if you catch it...
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a brown and white paint miniature horse and a dark bay miniature horse run together in a green field
15 Facts About Caring for Miniature Horses
Caring for Miniature Horses is similar to managing big horses—they need good nutrition, housing, farriery,...
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