Safe stalls are key to basic horse keeping. Before we can finish chores, tack up, and ride our horse, we’ve got to have a safe, secure place for them to live. The problem? Horse stalls are expensive. Prefab horse stalls cost between $1,000 to $5,000! Even homemade stalls using traditional stall construction plans are expensive. …
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Hay bales for horses and other livestock come in two shapes: square and round. Round Bales Square Bales Dimensions 4 ft deep x 5ft tall x 5ft wide 14 in high x 18 in wide x 35 in long Weight 1000-1700 pounds 40-75 pounds Flakes N/A 10-12 Waste (%) Approximately 30% Approximately 10% 🌾 6 …
Brown horses have fur ranging from a bright reddish-tan to an almost black chocolate shade. Under their fur, they have dark skin. Brown horses often have white markings on their face and legs. Here are some interesting facts about brown horses: Brown horses rarely turn heads for their color, but with the right training and …
Horse sitting is when someone takes care of horses while their owners are away. Horsesitters feed horses and monitor their well-being. Some horse sitters also groom, exercise, and clean stalls. Typically, horse sitting is a paid job and sometimes includes staying overnight at a horse farm. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into …
A piebald horse is a white horse with large black spots. Piebald is a term most often used by older horse riders and those trained by European riding instructors. Facts about Piebald Horses: Image description for screen readers: A donut chart titled “color of spots on horses with spots”. The donut chart shows that 12% …
Many new riders are concerned about horse bites, but serious bites from horses are very rare! In this article, you’ll learn more about horse bites, including how to avoid horse bites, what to expect if you get bitten by a horse, and some common reasons horses bite. But first, let’s cover the basics: What To …
A blue roan horse has a unique gene that makes its fur look bluish-grey. Blue roan horses are often confused for grey. However, the roan gene is easy to recognize when you know what to look for. In this article, you will learn more about blue roan horses, the genetics of this stunning horse color, …
If you’re looking for horseback riding lessons near you, you may have a tougher hunt than expected! In this article, you’ll learn how to find nearby horse riding lessons- even if your initial search queries seem to be fruitless. Part of the challenge is that horseback riding lessons are usually offered through equine small businesses, …
A Peacock Appaloosa is a specific type of Appaloosa coat pattern. Peacock Appaloosas have spots and speckles surrounded by a halo of hair in a contrasting fur color. Because these spots with the halo look a little like peacock feathers, this rare coat pattern is referred to as peacock appaloosa. Just how rare are peacock …
A smoky black horse is a horse with body fur that ranges from dark-brown to coal black, and a black mane and tail. Smoky black occurs when a genetically black horse gets an extra cream gene from one parent.1 Smoky black horses usually appear true black at first glance. However, smoky black horses can vary in color …