Grooming is a subject of importance, and the adage that a good grooming is as good as a feed is true.
The dandy brush is used for removing rough mud, and must be used gently on horses with tender skins when they have been clipped.
The body brush does the main work. The groom should stand well [...]
I have been around horses for quite some years but I have never heard this allergic reaction described as hay fever (as in the same problem that humans suffer with). I don’t get it myself, for which I am very grateful, but I do have friends that do, and can see the misery it [...]
There is a unique emotional bond between humans and horses ever since the first man tried to mount this wonderful animal. Horses seem to have the ability to sense a person’s mood and react to it. It is no wonder then that so many people enjoy books and feature films with horses as the stars. [...]
Horses confined in stables are being kept under artificial conditions, and in consequence skill is required to maintain them in good health. Living under natural conditions the horse eats grass; he eats for a very considerable number of hours each day and during the night; he feeds in small quantities at frequent intervals, and he [...]
For some, enjoying life is about spending time with family and friends. For some, a round of golf is the ideal way to unwind - whether they are able to get out once a month, once a weekend or simply whenever they are able to get out on the fairways and greens. For others however, [...]
Insurance of all kinds has become endemic in our society today; car insurance, home owners insurance, health insurance, and everything in between. The role of insurance in our lives is the protection of our assets. And when it comes to horse insurance, the goals are the same. For those who own one or more horses, [...]
The Arabian horse has been called the most beautiful of all and he is unmistakable in character and appearance. It is the purest and oldest of all breeds and this variety has been carefully bred for thousands of years and there is evidence that dates them back over 4,500 years.
Take the time [...]
Dogs And Horses
The size difference between dogs and horses is usually that the horse is very much larger than the dog. Nevertheless, most horses are much more frightened of dogs than the reverse. This creates unique problems - for dogs and horses, and for the person who has to control them both.
When introducing [...]
Horse enthusiasts will often regale you with stories of their predisposition towards a particular breed. Whether it’s the horse they grew up loving or the horse they always admired, there is often a strong attachment to one kind of horse over another.
But when it comes to a long history of admiration, no other breed [...]
When it comes to pet ownership, we all have our preferences; the debate of dog versus cat can go on indefinitely. But for those who prefer horses, the care and feeding of their animal suddenly becomes a far greater undertaking then simply housing a smaller, more domesticated animal. Horses are large animals that come with [...]
