Horses

Resources About Horses

An introductory guide for common horse health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
An introductory guide for common horse health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
Pete Markham from Loretto, USA [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]
An introductory guide for special care recommendations for miniature horses. When in doubt, aways contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
An introductory guide for special care recommendations for miniature horses. When in doubt, aways contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
Horse sniffs football in pasture.
Help ensure your horse residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
Help ensure your horse residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
Diagram of the underside of a horse's hoof.
Learn the basics of horse hoof anatomy and improve communications with your veterinarian!
Learn the basics of horse hoof anatomy and improve communications with your veterinarian!
Picture of a horse hoof and pick.
This resource explores the upsides and downsides of the shod and barefoot approach and factors to consider when deciding what is best for
This resource explores the upsides and downsides of the shod and barefoot approach and factors to consider when deciding what is best for your horse residents.

Fun Facts About Horses

When exposed to lavender scented air, heart rates in horses lower, feeling calmer while exposed to the lavender. Do you have any scents that help calm you down?
Horses have great longterm memories! They can recall things they have learned years later without any refresher of what they learned between learning and recalling.
A horse can also remember what your emotional state was when they last saw you, so being calm, cheery, and gentle can be important when meeting the same individual horse regularly!

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