Horses

by Rena Sherwood

Most sources agree that a horse (equus caballus) lives to an average of thirty years. However, there are a lot of extremes to this average. The current world record holder for equine longevity goes to...More>
2 articles  Write

by Mary Knetter

There are hundreds of toxic or poisonous plants that affect horses. Even plants considered good for an animal can be toxic if eaten in excess. Luckily, most horses will not eat toxic plants under a no...More>
4 articles  Write

by Kathy Green

So you've decided to add a new skillset to Dobbin's repertoire, eh? Maybe you think the English riders look sharp in their tall, shiny field boots, or you think ol' Dobbin's big stride would be better...More>
1 articles  Write

by Lucy Collins

The cost of owning a horse is higher than one would think originally. It always makes me laugh the assumption of the general public that all horse owners are rich. Horses have the knack of keeping you...More>
20 articles  Write

by Linda Ann Nickerson

RIDING LESSON HOW-TOs Have you always wanted to learn to ride a horse? Horseback riding is fun, and it offers excellent exercise. Before you begin your horseback riding lessons, you will want to...More>
  Write

by Linda Ann Nickerson

Horses may survive and thrive well into their 20s, and ponies may live past 30.Essentially, a horse ages three years for every human year, so a five-year-old horse is equivalent to a 15-year-old human...More>
4 articles  Write