Horses are spectacular animals. Their relationship with people spans back in history over many thousands of years. Far from being mere livestock they are workers, pets and even entertainers, but to their owners they are friends. Horses need excellent care, feeding and adequate shelter. They are grazing animals so they need good quality pasture on...
Winter is upon us, already baring its teeth with unprecedented snow storms. If we humans struggle to stay warm and dry during the winter, imagine the situation for horses. It is of the utmost importance that horse owners care for their animals in the right way during these cold winter...
Horse and pony lovers are killing the animals with kindness by overfeeding, according to charity World Horse Welfare
When I was 10 years old, I was forced to ride a horse for the first time. While having no experience, I was put at the back of the line, and instructed that if the horse got too far, I was to hit it with a metal coat hanger. As the trip took the...
