Every horse needs pasture or access to some type of forage. Ideally, the more time your horse can spend in the pasture the better. This is not only healthy for them nutritionally, but mentally and physically as well. There bodies are just better off when they are able to graze on a regular basis. [...]
I have been working with horses for a few years and now I really want one of my own. I know all of the work and expenses that are included. I have been researching Friesians, I know expensive right, but I believe they are worth the money. Please any Friesian owners out there tell me [...]
I have found a wonderful horse. My parents say that they know I am responsible, mature, and committed to owning a horse. Mom had said that she wanted to lease a horse first, so I get to bond with the horse and to see if the horse and I connect. Now she says we aren't [...]
Author: Max Redd www.ReddRacing.co.uk
I recently re-mortgaged our house, sold all my shares, emptied the savings account, drained the kidsâ?? Trust Fundâ?¦. and put it all on the favourite in the 2:30 at Newmarket.
Of course I didnâ??t! That would have been complete madness, and dicing with financial suicide. Putting absolutely [...]
How old does a horse have to be before it can get pregnant and age male horse make a female horse pregnant?
Fillies can get pregnant at about two. Sometimes a little earlier. Stud colts can sire a horse shortly after their testicles drop. For most pasture horses that is about 18 months [...]
My horse is kept in a pasture with another horse (not mine – belongs to another boarder I've not met). This a very nice horse, but a pushy horse. It is often hard to get my horse out of the pasture gate because the other horse wants to follow. Any tips on how to get [...]
And why do you choose that kind?
And if you could feed any type of hay, what would be your first choice?
My first choice is orchard/alfalfa. That said, during the drought last year, when hay was difficult to find, and expensive when it was found, I settled for a nice grass mix with [...]
Is there an equation to tell me approximately how much to feed a given horse. I know that there are many factors, but I just need an estimate. I need to take into account weight and work load. Does anyone know of a good website with ration information.
how would lack of pasture affectt [...]
He is in a small yard at present and as it is made of electric tape it is not strong enough to hold a fence feeder. What might cause him to do this? How can I stop him doing it?
What we do here to keep hay in place and not get it [...]
the first thing that you need is money, then land with good enough hay meadows to even bother with, then a big enough tractor to operate a baler, a baler, rake, sickle (or cutter). A truck, or truck and trailer to haul the hay to barn, or other storage location. truck with trailer [...]
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