Hay is one of the biggest ways you can contribute to the health of your horse, support overall wellness, and keep them at an optimal weight over the winter. Test your knowledge about how to feed hay in the winter with our free quiz!
Want to ace it? Read Winter Hay 101: How Much to Feed Your Horse (And Why) first.
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Horse Hay FAQs: List of Types of Hay, What Hay is Best, etc.
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If the Shoes Fit: Why (Good) Horseshoes Don’t Hurt Horses
Do horse shoes hurt horses? It’s a logical question with a more complicated answer. Learn how hoof maintenance and shoeing can help (not hurt) the horse.
Why Some Horses Wear Shoes (And Others Don’t)
Horseshoes are used for a variety of reasons, such as correcting soundness issues, providing better traction, and achieving peak athletic performance.
Horse Lifespan 101 (Life Stages, Teeth, Senior Horse Care)
There are four main areas to focus on to ensure a good quality of life for your horse: Nutrition, dental care, exercise, and veterinary care.
Fact or Fiction: Do Horses Eat Meat? (You’ll Be Surprised)
Horses, as a species, don’t eat meat. While there have been many cases of horses eating animals and animal products, find out why it’s not the norm.
How Much Horses Cost & How You Can Actually Afford One
Before taking the plunge into horse ownership, you need to sit down and do your homework. If you don’t, you could quickly find yourself in over your head!
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