A horse is a hoofed animal that is bred for a variety of reasons like carrying and pulling loads, racing, and riding. It is considered to be a fascinating animal and most people dream of owning one or more. Depending on the reasons you would like to keep one, a horse can be a pet or a farm animal. Before purchasing this animal, a few factors have to be considered as owning one comes with a lot of … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
4 Examples of Horse Barn Plans and Building Tips
Any aspiring horse owner or those who already own a horse know that horses, although majestic, are delicate animals that need a proper housing structure with partitions for each animal. A horse barn is a structure that is built specifically by horse owners to house these animals. The durability and comfort of a horse barn are decided during the initial planning stages where key important decisions … [Read more...]
Top 10 Suppliers for Horse Grooming Equipment
With so many options out there, it can become difficult to wade through the various outlets through which one can purchase supplies for their horse grooming needs. To help you navigate the plethora of resources available to you, I'm compiling a list of the top 10 suppliers for horse grooming and other horse supplies. It will give you the pros and cons for these suppliers, like shipping, price … [Read more...]
Strangles in Horses 101: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Strangles is a very contagious bacterial infection brought about by Streptococcus equi. It is usually transmitted either by horse-to-horse, humans-to-horse, or through the drinking troughs that are contaminated with nasal discharge or pus from infected horses. If a horse gets exposed to the bacteria, its immunity goes down as time goes by. When strangles attack a barn, it can end up getting … [Read more...]