Tagged With Equine

Close-up portrait of a zebra with flared nostrils, pinned back ears, and narrowed, hostile eyes

Zebra Aggression: Why Are Zebras So Mean?

26 May 2024

Zebras are known for their aggression, and they will often use powerful kicks and bites to protect their herd, territory, and offspring from threats.

Chestnut Arabian mare standing in a lush green pasture, with a swollen belly indicating an expected foal

How Long Are Horses Pregnant? An Explanation of the Mare Gestation Period

22 April 2024

Most horse pregnancies last between 11 and 12 months, although the length of gestation can be influenced by the age of the mare, the breed of the horse, and the nutrition of the mare.

Rider in navy blue jacket and helmet guiding a relaxed bay horse through a grassy meadow

Are Horses Happy When They Are Ridden? What Science Says

22 April 2024

Riding horses is a controversial topic, and research has shown that it can lead to both physical and mental health issues for the animals.

Close-up of a large round bale of dense, tightly packed alfalfa hay, revealing the individual flakes that make up the entire bale

How Many Flakes Are in a Bale of Hay? What It Means for Animal Nutrition

15 April 2024

The number of flakes in a single bale can vary quite a bit, with small square bales usually having between 14 and 20 flakes, and large round bales having 80 to 100 tightly packed flakes.

An elderly-looking grey dapple horse standing next to a middle-aged human, highlighting the similarities and differences in their relative ages

Decoding Equine Aging: How Many Horse Years in a Human Year?

15 April 2024

Converting horse years to human years is difficult because horses mature at different rates. However, there are some general age ranges that can help.

Holstein cow with black and white markings sniffing a red apple held by a farmer's hand in a pastoral field

Can You Feed Cows Apples? Here's What the Experts Say

31 March 2024

Cows can have apples, but they should be limited because of the sugar, which can lead to digestive issues.

Chestnut brown Quarter Horse standing beside a person with a height measuring stick in a fenced pasture

How to Measure a Horse: A Complete Guide to Height and Weight

14 March 2024

Important ways to measure the size of a horse, including the classic ‘hands’ method, weight tapes, and how conformation plays a role.

Brown horse with shiny coat eating hay in a green pasture, ignoring a bowl of meat, on a scenic farm

Do Horses Eat Meat? Equine Dietary Needs Explained

13 March 2024

Learning about the reasons horses, who are herbivores, can't process animal protein well and the dangers of feeding them a non-herbivorous diet.

Majestic palomino horse standing in a sunny pasture with rolling green hills in the background

How Long Does a Horse Live? Insights into Equine Lifespan

11 March 2024

Things that impact the length of a horse's life include: veterinary care, nutrition, genetics, exercise, environmental management, and disease prevention.

Chestnut horse eating fresh watermelon from a person's hand in a sunny pasture

Can Horses Have Watermelon? A Complete Guide to Feeding Horses Fruit

28 February 2024

Nutritional information and tips on how to feed your horse watermelon, including how much to give them, what to watch out for, and how to balance their diet.