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How to Teach a Horse to Lay Down
Horse Training

How to Teach a Horse to Lay Down

ByGraham Skinner December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

Teaching a horse to lay down may look like a circus trick, but it’s more than just a flashy skill—it’s a powerful exercise in trust…

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Can a Horse Survive a Broken Leg?
Anatomy

Can a Horse Survive a Broken Leg?

ByGraham Skinner December 22, 2024

For centuries, a broken leg in a horse was often considered a death sentence. Their large size, reliance on their legs for mobility, and difficulty…

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Horse Vision Range. Understanding How Horses See the World
Anatomy

Horse Vision Range. Understanding How Horses See the World

ByGraham Skinner December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

Horses are fascinating creatures, not just for their strength and elegance but also for how they perceive the world around them. Unlike humans, horses have…

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How Strong is a Horse Kick?
Behaviour

How Strong is a Horse Kick?

ByGraham Skinner December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

Horses are magnificent animals, admired for their grace and strength. However, that strength can become dangerous if you find yourself on the wrong end of…

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What does breaking a horse mean?
Horse Training

What does breaking a horse mean?

ByGraham Skinner December 22, 2024

For many, the phrase “breaking a horse” brings to mind images of bucking broncos and tough cowboys battling it out until one gives in. Traditionally,…

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My Old Horse is Lying Down More Than Usual: Causes, Concerns, and Care Tips
Behaviour

My Old Horse is Lying Down More Than Usual: Causes, Concerns, and Care Tips

ByGraham Skinner December 22, 2024

If you’ve noticed your old horse lying down more than usual, it’s natural to feel concerned. While horses do need rest, especially as they age,…

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What Is a Dunskin Horse? A Guide to Color, Breeding, and Traits
Characteristics

What Is a Dunskin Horse? A Guide to Color, Breeding, and Traits

ByGraham Skinner December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

Dunskin horses are the sort that make you do a double-take in the field. With their golden coats and striking primitive markings, they look like…

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How Do Horses Mate?
Behaviour

How Do Horses Mate?

ByGraham Skinner December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

How horses mate depends on more than just the moment mating occurs. During horse breeding season, courtship rituals and biological factors also come into play….

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Camargue – A Horse and Home of the French Cowboy
Horse Breeds

Camargue – A Horse and Home of the French Cowboy

ByGraham Skinner December 15, 2024December 18, 2024

Last summer I was on holiday in France and I found myself in the marshes of the Camargue. I stumbled upon a herd of hardy…

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What is a Bay Horse?
Characteristics

What is a Bay Horse?

ByGraham Skinner December 14, 2024December 14, 2024

A bay horse is named for the coloring of its coat, which has a reddish-brown hue with very distinctive black points across the body. This…

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Miniature Horses: Small In Size, Big In Charm
Ponies

Miniature Horses: Small In Size, Big In Charm

ByGraham Skinner December 13, 2024

Looking for a horse that fits in your backyard and has all the charm of its larger ancestors? You’re in luck! This article is all…

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Mustang Horse Breed: The Wild Horses Of The American West
Horse Breeds

Mustang Horse Breed: The Wild Horses Of The American West

ByGraham Skinner December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

The Mustang horse breed is a symbol of the American West—wild, resilient, and with centuries of history behind it. Shaped by nature, they’re as rugged…

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