There are a few different types of horse bits out on the market, and the one you choose will be largely dependent upon your horse’s behavior, your purpose, and what you plan to do with your horse. There are a few key things to keep in mind, however, and that is when choosing a bit […]
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Is A Quarter Horse A Good First Horse?
For many first-time horse parents, a question that usually pops up is, what kind of horse is right for me? Or, what’s a good first horse? While a lot of that depends on your personality and what your horse’s purpose is, some of it is straight forward. For example, when we say “purpose,” all we […]
Why Does My Horse Get Scratches and Bald Spots
Our horse Harper is kind of a hot mess. At any given moment she’s got scratches and bald spots on her body, and recently, we had a bit of a scare as she rubbed her face so hard that she had a huge gouge right above her eye (not the above photo, but a different […]
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Horse? (Guide)
We are relatively recent horse owners. In fact, it’s only been about one year since we took the plunge. Granted, we paid for lessons for our daughter for several years prior to us buying our American Quarter Horse, but in terms of actually owning a horse we are still new. We are also still shell […]
Biggest Horse Breed In The World (With Pictures and Facts)
My daughter is the one who started this whole horse obsession of ours. I didn’t think I’d like them as much as I do, but I surprised myself. Not only do I like the horses at our barn a lot, I find myself wanting to ride one more and more. But, trying to find a […]
Do Horses Sleep Standing Up With Their Eyes Open
One time in the middle of a horse show, it seemed like our horse Harper was about to fall over and and take a much needed nap. As she was standing there, she began to lean towards one side, thankfully towards me, and I pushed on her a bit until she seemed to wake back […]
What Is The Fastest Horse Breed In The World? (With Pictures)
We’ve been horse owners for a while now, and being around the barn every day and seeing the horses running around, I got curious: What is the fastest horse breed in the world? I’ve done some research, and am proud to say that I’ve got an answer for you. So, what is the fastest horse […]
7 Common Horse Myths
There are myths for everything under the sun, and our beloved horses are no different. In fact, there are some ridiculous myths out there that I’m going to debunk right now. Have you ever heard any of these myths before? A horse is old at 15 At our local barn, we have a 20 year […]