Caring for horses requires consistency, observation, and respect for each animal’s unique needs. This section is written from the perspective of people who have spent real time around horses and understand the long-term commitment involved.
You’ll find thoughtful articles on horse care, health, and day-to-day management, centered on practical experience and responsible ownership.
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A major part of a horse’s diet is hay or pasture. A horse weighing 1000 pounds will eat about 500 pounds each month. A horse needs roughly 28 acres of non-irrigated, dryland pasture a year if that is the only source of forage. However, a pasture that is irrigated will grow more forage than dryland pasture, requiring less acreage. The amount of irrigated pasture needed for one horse is roughly
Editor’s Note: These articles were originally published in 2005 by Mike and Jean Gorzalka through their Wyoming-based website, Perfect Horse Gifts, and companion email newsletter, The Roundup. Long before social…
One Equestrian’s Approach to Understanding Your Horse Most of us learned to ride from someone who learned from someone else. Somewhere back in that chain, a lot of what got…
“Can I have a puppy? Please, oh please, I’ll take care of it and look after it and everything.” Just what do you say to your kids when they ask…