Category:Farm Animals

A stallion is typically unpredictable and stubborn. And unlike other animals that are very cooperative, a stallion doesn’t easily bend. Handling and controlling a stallion, therefore, are serious and demanding tasks and sometimes even perilous. For this reason, you need to be very equipped and properly trained for these tasks. To help you, here are …
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A horse fence is something that you should install in your barn or the fields so that your horses will stay within your property and not run off somewhere else. You will need many materials for the fencing depending on the area that you want to enclose. This can be pretty expensive so it is …
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Using an electric fence for your horse will ensure that no other animals enter the area where they are. This is also a good thing to have if you see that your horses try to go out of the fence to reach nearby trees and shrubs. Having an electric fence is definitely more expensive than …
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Horses generally have a good disposition and are rather easygoing. However, if your horse has colic, you will notice some immediate changes. Just like humans, horses will exhibit physical symptoms as an indication that there is something wrong. As an owner, you must know what to look for so you can address the problem immediately. …
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Horses are not only used for riding purposes, they are also used to pull loads. In order to do that, a horse must be put on harness. A horse’s harness will enable you to control and guide your horse properly. Aside from that, harness ensures that your horse can steadily and comfortably pull the load. …
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A harness can refer to electrical straps or those used for stunts, but usually it is used to refer to that which is used as accessory on a horse. A harness of this kind is used to drape securely around a horse to allow it to pull appendages such as horse-drawn vehicles (sleigh, wagon, and …
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Any horse owner, whether a would-be owner or just starting for a few months, must know about the health of the horse, especially when buying or taking care of one. A horse will have several signs of sickness, which must be recognized by the owner, and this guide will help you see if your horse …
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Equine ulcer, or ulcers in horses, can be an uncommon disease for horses that are having it for the first time. But the truth is, horses get ulcers not only once but many times in their lifetime. Knowing how to treat ulcers in horses effectively will help you now and in the future, in case …
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As can be expected, the training required when dealing with wild horses is far different from the training done when the horses involved are raised and bred by humans. If you want to train wild horses as well, read the following tips below for assistance. Get the wild horse to trust you. Before the wild …
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Keeping a horse clean and well-groomed can be quite a task. Not only are horses bigger than us, but they are hard to bathe as well. This is doubly hard if you do not have just one, but several of them. Imagine having several horses in your stable and having to groom and bathe them …
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