We have a friend that trains horses and he called us over to watch one of his gaited horses work. I was excited because we don’t often see these types, but my grandson wasn’t enthusiastic about going at all – he asked “what exactly are gaited horses?” Gaited horses are a special breed of horse …
Summertime means hot weather, and for horse owners, that often means dealing with a sweaty horse. Proper ventilation is key to keeping your horses healthy and comfortable, and fans can help circulate air throughout the barn to create a cooler environment. The best way to ventilate your horse barn is by making sure it has …
The Bureau of Land Management mustang sale was an interesting experience. They corraled the horses at the Lamar Dixon Center, which gave us a chance to check them out and speak with some volunteers. They emphasized the TIP-trained ones, which made me wonder what being a ‘TIP’ horse means. A TIP horse is a mustang …
I was surprised to learn that there is a horse facility near us specializing in Arabian cutting horses. I’m familiar with the sport but typically see quarter horses competing at these events, so finding out Arabians also compete in cutting made me wonder what other equine activities you can use this breed for? The Arabian …
I recently met a horse owner trying to sell her proven barrel horse for $100,000. This surprised me because I know you can get registered quarter horses with good bloodlines for under 10K. The huge price gap made me wonder what the average horse cost. The average horse, one used for pleasure riding and local …
One of my favorite things about going to the annual Old Farmers Day festival near our home is watching the workhorse competitions. It’s interesting to see the different breeds participate in traditional farming contests, like pulling logs and plows. One thing that captured my grandson’s curiosity was what characteristics make up a ‘workhorse.’ In general, …
I recently watched a French horse-driving competition on the television when my grandson pointed at a Boulonnais horse. He was fascinated by its sleek body and powerful looks, so I decided to learn more about it. The Boulonnais horse is a noble-looking French draft horse. Also called the “White Marble Horse” for its grayish-white color …
The horse is an evolved animal with more than 500 breeds worldwide. From island to desert and steppe – they can be found on all continents except Antarctica. They’ve adapted to different environments over time, but some have gone extinct or are rare because of various reasons. The world’s ten most endangered horse breeds are …
In order to make the best decision when choosing a horse for a beginner rider, you must consider its temperament. This is because a well-tempered horse is easier for beginners to control and train. But what temperament is best for a novice rider? The best temperament for a beginner horse has the perfect mix of …
My young grandson has a fascination with Mustang horses. So I helped him research them and decided to share the information in this post. Mustangs are the free spirits of the horse world. These wild and feral horses were first brought to America by the Spanish conquistadors. Mustangs are a type of light horse with …