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 | 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...
