Foals

American Shetland Pony Varieties: Temperament

Shetland ponies in America come in four varieties, although all can be registered with the American Shetlan Pony Club. This…

4 weeks ago

The Rocky Mountain Horse Association (RMHA): An Overview

In 1986, about thirty horse breeders got together in Winchester, Kentucky and formed the Rocky Mountain Horse Association (RMHA). Not…

6 months ago

Tips for Miniature Horse Foaling Season

Miniature horses typically have a somewhat higher rate of foaling problems than their bigger cousins. These are my top tips…

2 years ago

Building Safe Horse Stalls

The construction of horse stalls entails more than slapping together some scrap lumber and rigging a door. The size, strength,…

2 years ago

Life of a Thoroughbred Racehorse: Before Training at the Track

Long before a young Thoroughbred goes to a professional racehorse trainer, he begins learning the life of a racehorse. His…

2 years ago

Annual Equine Vaccinations that Are Necessary for Your Horse

Maintaining the health of your horse is a basic responsibility of horse ownership. Keeping a horse on your land forces…

2 years ago

Schedule Your Horse’s Vaccinations

Your horse's well being depends entirely upon you, however. I always say, "You can park a boat for the winter…

2 years ago

Hypothyroidism in Foals and Adult Horses and Ponies

Thyroids put out the hormone thyroxin, which helps with many areas of the pony or horse's health. But if the…

3 years ago

Causes of Botulism in Horses and Ponies

Botulism is also called clostridal disease, limberneck or forage poisoning. No matter what you call it, it is potentially lethal…

4 years ago

Easy Steps to Halter Breaking Your Foal

With weaning time soon approaching, many horse owners will begin halter breaking their foals. This can be very traumatic for…

4 years ago

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