It seems harsh to mount a metal horseshoe under the hoof with nails. How does it feel for the horse to have it done? Do The Horseshoes Hurt The Horse? When done properly, it doesn’t hurt the horse to have the horseshoes mounted. The hoof is connected to the skin and flesh but the hoof … Read more
You know that moment when you walk into a barn and see one rider in a tailored jacket, tight boots, and a sleek saddle gliding over jumps, while another rider rolls by in a denim shirt, cowboy hat, and a heavy saddle with a horn, heading out for a long trail ride—and you wonder, “Wait, … Read more
Let’s be honest: buying a horse feels a lot like buying a car for the first time, except this car is 1,200 pounds, lives outside, eats $300 a month in hay, and can accidentally crush your Honda if it gets bored. You’re excited, you’re terrified, and you’re definitely wondering if you just signed up for … Read more
You have probably heard that violin bows are made from horse hairs from the tail of the horse. But how does this happen, are they actually killing horses to get the precious hairs for the violin bows? Are Horses Killed To Make Violin Bows? Most horse hairs for violin bows are when the horses are … Read more
Let’s be honest: buying a horse is like adopting a 1,200-pound teenager who lives outside, eats your entire budget on hay, and can accidentally crush your car if they get bored. You’re excited, you’re nervous, and you’re definitely wondering if your horse even likes you. Maybe they’re food-motivated (which is great for feeding), but do they actually … Read more
Horses are amazing creatures, and their many different body parts are used to produce special products when they die. Here’s a list of all the products that are made from horses 1. Glue The most common product we make from horses is glue. There’s a special thing inside the hooves of the horse called collagen. This … Read more
Black horses are really beautiful so we need some really great names for these beauties. Here are some of the best names we have come up with for black or dark horses. Great Names For Black & Dark Horses We have listed the names alphabetically to make it easier for you to find the names … Read more
Horses are amazing animals that were bred and evolved by the hands of humans for centuries. Along with dogs, horses are the closest thing that humans have to “man’s best friend” and are built to work well with us to accomplish goals and for companionship. How far can a horse run? Horses can run at … Read more
People tend to use a lot of special words when they are talking about horses. We often hear such words as colts, mares, stallions, etc. But what do they mean? Here are some simple and clear explanations of each of these terms. What’s A Colt Horse? A Colt is a young male horse. So the … Read more
You’ve probably heard that horses are killed to be made into glue. Sounds cruel, but what are the facts? Let’s look closer at when and how horses are made into glue. Are Horses Killed To Make Glue? Yes, Horses are killed to make glue. Horses contain high levels of collagen, a key ingredient in most animal-based glue. It is … Read more