I’ve spent 30+ years around Thoroughbreds and other breeds at Louisiana tracks and on the trail, and the honest answer to “how far can horses run without stopping” is that there is no single number. It depends mostly on the gait. At a full gallop, most horses can usually sustain about 1–3 miles before they …
Why do horses lick people? Most often, it’s the salt on your skin — horses crave sodium and other minerals that hay and standard feed don’t fully provide. Beyond that, licking can be a social or affectionate gesture, a stress response when a dry mouth is refilling with saliva, simple curiosity, or a sign of …
Not every horse needs a bit to be ridden, but deciding whether bitless is right for yours takes more than a yes-or-no answer. When I choose tack for different horses, I look at their training, comfort, the job I am asking them to do, and the rider’s hands—not simply whether there is metal in the …
My friend euthanized his horse after its leg broke during a race. We knew the horse well, and it was a favorite of my grandson’s. He immediately asked why they couldn’t fix his broken leg or let the horse live with three legs. Horses can’t live with three legs because their massive weight needs to …
Why Do Horses Trip? Quick Answer: One of the most common causes owners encounter is hoof imbalance — overgrown toes, poor breakover, or missed farrier cycles. Other causes include fatigue, poor conditioning, conformation, pain, and in serious cases, neurological disease. Occasional stumbling on uneven ground is normal. Repeated stumbling on flat surfaces, dragging toes, or …
Green is a relative term in the horse world. A horse can be experienced in one discipline and completely green in another. What is a green horse? A green horse is an inexperienced horse with limited training. It may be broke to ride but has not yet developed the consistency, confidence, and skills of a …
Finding a horse movie the whole family will watch twice is harder than it sounds. After countless family movie nights, these are the films that earned a permanent spot in our rotation—not because they’re perfect, but because they capture something real about the bond between horses and people. These are the best horse movies we …
In our community, many of the kids have horses and enjoy competing in equine events. Recently, a family moved here, and the parents want to buy a horse for their children, but they are unsure which breed is best for children. There are many good horses and pony breeds for a child, such as Shetland …
As we were loading our horses, I asked my daughter to ensure we had Coggins test certificates in the truck. My grandson overheard our conversation and said he’ll check, but what are they? The Coggins test detects Equine Infectious Anemia(EIA), a disease not unlike HIV, but in horses. It is a rare disease, but it …
A fly mask is a horse’s best friend when insects are on the move. It protects their face, ears, and eyes from pesky insects and keeps them comfortable. There are many different styles of fly masks on the market, but not all are created equal. Here are three of the very best fly masks with …