One of the prevailing hypotheses as to why zebras have stripes has been that they help zebras stay cool, a notion supported by the recent finding that zebras in warmer climates have more stripes covering their entire bodies compared to zebras in cooler regions.
Overgrazing is a term that we often hear in relation to pasture. While we often think overgrazing results from having too many horses or other stock grazing a field, it’s actually a function of time. That is, overgrazing occurs when horses are kept on the pasture too long and the grass is not allowed adequate…
Mature horses only need about 10-12% protein in their diet. Ration balancers tend to be high in protein, often around 30%. Is that too much protein?
A forage specialist explains why the answer to this hotly debated question could come down to personal preference.
Little did vet Audrey DeClue know that in January 2017, treating a six-months-pregnant Percheron mare would dramatically change the course of her life and career.
The Horse’s 2019 wall calendar, “Be Your Own Equine Researcher: 13 behavior and temperament tests you can do with your horse,” will take you, step by step, through simple studies that will teach you more about your horse’s personality and trainability.
Have you ever gone to get your horse from his paddock, only to have him “hide” his head behind a tree or a run-in … with his entire body remaining in plain sight?
In a bid to put horse racing fans in the thick of the action, a chief executive officer of Full House Resorts wants to build a racetrack that features a moving grandstand that speeds alongside the horses as they circle the track.
The two-year-old colt hasn’t even won any of the three races he’s run, but he’s already got the popularity of a horse that’s won a triple crown — and it’s all because of his unique look.
Shackleford Banks is part of the 56 miles of barrier islands that make up Cape Lookout National Seashore. Found south of Beaufort and Harkers Island, on the southernmost island in the national park, the herd of wild horses that has roamed free for centuries is managed by the park and the nonprofit Foundation for Shackleford…