Nutrition mistakes we make with young horses When raising a young horse, it’s easy to obsess over the size of the foal, the straightness of the legs, the condition of the coat, and, of course, how early they start looking ‘like a horse.’ But appearances can be misleading. The real foundation of a future athlete…
When raising a young horse, it’s easy to obsess over the size of the foal, the straightness of the legs, the condition of the coat, and, of course, how early they start looking ‘like a horse.’ But appearances can be misleading. The real foundation of a future athlete lies beneath the skin, in how the…
Q: How fast do horses' hooves grow? A: A horse's hoof grows at a rate of approximately 6-10mm per month. This means that in order to regrow and entirely new hoof capsule takes approximately 12 months. This rate varies from horse to horse, with some horses growing a new hoof capsule faster than others, but for…
Q: When can a foal be weaned? A: Foals should not be weaned, except in exceptional circumstances before six months of age. Even at six months, weaning should not be considered unless the foal is in good physical condition, good health and is taking in adequate amounts of feed. If you wish to wean your foal…
Q: People say horses don't stop growing until they're seven years old. If this is true, should we be riding them when they're four? Asked by Sami Francis A: The age that a horse stops growing varies, depending mainly on his breed. Thoroughbreds, for example, tend to mature much faster than larger, heavier Warmbloods, and as such,…
