by Christine Meunier | May 3, 2018 | 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 | Apr 11, 2018 | 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... 
by Christine Meunier | Mar 6, 2018 | Horses
Horse Feed: What Is It? In the wild, a horse will typically graze for 12 to 20 hours a day. Horses generally thrive on a diet that’s made up mainly of roughage, and the most common forms of roughage are grass and hay. Roughage can also include chaff, which is... 
by Christine Meunier | Feb 5, 2018 | Horses
The Horse Saddle The horse saddle is a riding aid that’s used throughout the world. Many people choose to ride a horse in a saddle for both comfort and ease of riding. It can also be used to help with correct positioning, and even for show. Having a saddle... 
by Christine Meunier | Jan 5, 2018 | Horse Health
No Hoof, No Horse There’s a well-known saying that states, “no hoof, no horse.” As a horse owner or caregiver, being familiar with the horse’s hoof and what’s considered healthy is important. If a horse has unhealthy feet, it may not be... 
by Christine Meunier | Dec 7, 2017 | Horses
Learning to Ride Horses So you want to take up horse riding? Below, you’ll find some guidelines as to what to look for when considering a place to learn to ride. We’ll look into group and private lessons, qualified instructors, disciplines and the types of horses... 
by Christine Meunier | Nov 8, 2017 | Horses
The Gelding When people own horses, it’s typical that when they have a male horse, they have a gelding instead of a stallion. This can decrease issues relating to handling, management and even riding. A gelding can be a great option for first-time horse owners... 
by Christine Meunier | Oct 3, 2017 | Horses
Breeding Horses: The Broodmare The act of breeding horses can be a lengthy one. Did you know that a mare is pregnant for more than 11 months? Her gestation lasts around 345 days, and it’s usually in the spring and summer months that she’s cycling and able... 
by Cindy McMann | Sep 6, 2017 | Horse Health
The past few blogs have looked at hoof conditions like navicular, laminitis and club foot; hoof problems thought to be the result of genetic and/or management issues. This month we’re going to turn our attention to the damages horses can do to their own feet, or each... 
by Christine Meunier | Sep 4, 2017 | Horses
The Stallion There are many people who choose to own and manage stallions. For those who feel they may go down this route, it’s important to be aware of what exactly a stallion is, how their management may differ from that of other classes of horses and why a...
