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Category: Horse Facts

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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a blue roan horse with pinned ears in a field of other horses
What Does it Mean When a Horse Pins its Ears?  
March 12, 2025
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?
March 10, 2025
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
February 25, 2025
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  
February 12, 2025
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
October 15, 2024
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? 
October 1, 2024
A variety of factors affect a horse's turnout time, from health status to housing arrangements, but aim...
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