Equines: Horses and Donkeys

Miniature horses cost as much annually to own as full-sized horses (1)

How Much Do Miniature Horses Cost to Buy, Raise? Full Guide

  Miniature horses are known to be less expensive than your average Quarterhorse, right? While a miniature horse may cost considerably less to buy and care for, there are numerous expenses you must be prepared for. How much do miniature horses cost? Miniature horses cost between $500-$1,300 to buy. One miniature horse costs around $158.77-$256.59 …

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Understand Horse Allogrooming (1)

Horse Allogrooming: Understanding Social Grooming For Owners

  You glance out the window to see your two horses frolicking in the field, playing. Suddenly they stand close together like a mirror image, and one stretches her neck out to plant small, repetitive bites on her companion’s rump. The gelding mimics her, and for several minutes they’re lost to the world as they …

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Donkeys should forage all day (1)

Best Forage Food for Donkeys: Grass Hay or Straw?

Donkeys and horses share many similarities, but their nutritional requirements and digestion systems are very distinct. Donkeys and horses evolved in very different environments. When horses were already grazing the lush Great Plains of North America, the Wild African Ass was nibbling on shrubs and succulents in the arid African desert.  Donkeys have evolved to …

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Overweight horses are higher risk for insulin resistance (1)

Understanding Horse Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Symptoms

  All horse owners want the best for their equine companions. Unfortunately, many modern management regimes are so far removed from a horse’s natural behavior that they cause more harm than good.  Obesity is increasingly common as stabled horses fail to get enough exercise and consume feeds that contain more starch and sugar than they …

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Lungworm can cause coughing (1)

Donkey Coughing: When to Worry, Causes, Steps to Take

Donkeys are stoic animals with an insensitive cough reflex. They are rarely trained or worked as intensively as horses. As a result of these factors, a donkey may suffer from a respiratory condition for months without its owner noticing. Respiratory illnesses, therefore, often go unnoticed until they reach a more severe or chronic state. When …

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Hand is 4 inches when measuring horses (1)

How to Measure a Horse’s Height in Hands and What it Means

  Measuring the height of a horse is not an easy prospect, even with valuable tools like measuring sticks and tapes. Horses don’t always stand still. Finding a flat surface for them to stand on is also challenging. It’s little wonder, then, that people have been measuring horses in hands for thousands of years.  Why are horses …

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The cost of a horse in 2022 (1)

Cost of a Horse to Buy, Own in 2022-10 Cheap Horse Breeds

  After a few riding lessons, it’s natural to start considering getting your own horse to care for and bond with. Owning a horse is a big undertaking in financial investment, time, and responsibility.  Many people get fixated on the cost of the horse, overlooking the costs associated with keeping that horse fit and happy. …

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Reduce stress in horses (1)

Easily Spooked Horse: Learn How to Calm a Skittish Horse

Horses are naturally sensitive animals. And, spooked horses are dangerous. When your horse seems overly jumpy and jittery, it could also signify that something is wrong.  Why does my horse spook so easily? Horses spook for many reasons. The most common include a lack of confidence, a lack of relationship and trust with the handler,  …

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