Category: Equines: Horses and Donkeys

source: Bob Langrish photo One of my friends mentioned that since horses and donkeys are very similar, they should be considered the same species. It’s an interesting thought and one I wanted to...

There can be nothing worse than seeing black smoke rising on the horizon as a wildfire speeds toward your homestead, ranch, or smallholding. It’s a completely terrifying situation and you can’t...

  If your horse looks like it’s throwing up, you probably have many questions and concerns. Horses that discharge mucus or food out of their nose may be in danger. I had so many...

You’re happily riding along with your horse, entirely in your element, when disaster strikes. Something stirs among the roadside trees or wiggles in the long grass next to you, and your calm and...

Donkeys are known for being extremely stubborn and sometimes aggressive if not appropriately treated. But once trained and socialized, these highly intelligent equines can excel in a wide range of...

In the rodeo arena, a spinning horse is a spectacular thing to behold. Out on the trail, however, it can be unsettling and dangerous. If you have a horse that spins while you are riding it, don’t...