by Christine Meunier | Horses
Horse Breeds Around the World There are many different horse breeds that can be found around the world. Some of these may be best-known in a particular country, where they’re utilized often. Others may be recognized around the world for their performance, much... 
by Christine Meunier | Horses
What Exactly Is a Horse Trainer? A horse trainer is someone who’s employed to undertake work with another person’s horse. Their role may include a variety of different duties. As summarized in a previous article, a horse trainer may: Work with introducing horses... 
by Christine Meunier | Horses
So You Want to Become a Horse Trainer… There are various career possibilities within the equine industry, and one of these is becoming a horse trainer. A horse trainer is someone who will work with various equines, helping to discipline and educate them so that... 
by Christine Meunier | Horses
The Thoroughbred Breed In the Western world, the thoroughbred is a breed of horse that’s well-known. Thoroughbreds are most easily identified as horses that race on dirt (and turf) tracks at great speeds. Although they may be slower than the Quarter Horse over a... 
by Christine Meunier | Horses
Where Do Horses Live? The domestic environment in which horses live can, at times, be vastly different from the environment they’d inhabit out in the wild. In domestic situations, horses may be confined to a stall or a yard for part (or even most!) of their day.... 
by Christine Meunier | Horses
What is a Horse Blanket? At varying times, horses may have a covering placed over them while they’re out in a field or paddock, while they’re travelling on a float or horse box, or even while they’re in a stable or barn. Depending on where you live,... 
by Christine Meunier | Horses
What Is a Horse? Otherwise known by its scientific name of Equus caballus, the equine species is made up of four-legged mammals. Each has a large head with one eye on each side resting on top of a long neck, along with a broad body and tall, thin legs that support the... 
by Christine Meunier | Horses
The Delivery of Foals In a previous article, we looked at what’s involved in breeding the mare. When this process is successful, close to a year after the mare has been bred, a foal should be delivered. The foal can get the best start possible in life if the...
