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a black and white shire draft horse gallops across a summer pasture

Looking for a Horse? Consider Draft Horse Breeds

October 15, 2024

With so many breeds of horses out there, finding the right one for you can be challenging. Learn more...

A chestnut thoroughbred mare and three foals graze in a green pasture

How Much Turnout Should a Horse Have?

October 1, 2024

A variety of factors affect a horse's turnout time, from health status to housing arrangements, but aim...

Young black and chestnut horses eat things that are toxic to horses off the ground

5 Things That Are Toxic to Horses

September 30, 2024

Learn about 5 things that are toxic to horses that could be lurking in your barn, field, or feed.

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

August 29, 2024

Read up on navicular disease, a common yet complex cause of lameness that’s manageable if you catch it...

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

July 25, 2024

Caring for Miniature Horses is similar to managing big horses—they need good nutrition, housing, farriery,...

A chestnut horse yawns, showing his horse teeth, on a bright sunny day against a blue sky background

How Many Teeth Do Horses Have?

July 17, 2024

Learn this and other fun facts about equine teeth in our guide to what goes on in your horse’s mouth...

A dapple-gray Arabian Horse gallops and frolics in a pasture

Everything You Need to Know About Arabian Horses

May 30, 2024

Discover the Arabian Horse, from its origins and defining characteristics to the disciplines in which...

two weanling horses stare over the camera against the backdrop of a blue sky to communicate with the photographer

From Body Language to Behavior: How Horses Communicate

May 13, 2024

Learning to recognize how horses communicate improves human safety, training results, trust, and the...

A horse trainer holds the leadrope of an alert chestnut horse with a blaze standing inside a stable

Understanding the Basics of How Horses Learn

May 6, 2024

By understanding horse learning patterns, you can handle and train your horse safely and effectively...

Three horse handlers show their quarter horses in hand in the show pen during a breed show

Getting to Know the American Quarter Horse

March 19, 2024

This popular horse breed known for its versatility and temperament is a great choice for first-time horse...

A dapple gray horse staring into the camera grazes on weeds and leaves in a field on a sunny day

Hidden Dangers: 10 Plants Toxic to Horses

March 13, 2024

While most equids steer clear of bitter weeds and leaves, these are some of the most toxic plants to...

An artistic photo of a chestnut horse standing in a field during a rain shower

Can You Leave a Horse in the Rain?

March 1, 2024

Many horses are perfectly happy grazing in the rain, but here are some things to consider before letting...

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