General Knowledge

Horses are versatile animals and can be used for many purposes on a farm. Even though over the past 100 years, the advent of mechanization has diminished the role of horses, they are still an important part of many farms, both large and small. Some farmers are even choosing to return to using horses for

Believe it or not, horse hair has a number of different uses, some of them quite surprising. It’s strong, durable and flexible, making it ideal for a variety of applications. From fabrics to wigs and from brushes to bows of musical instruments, the versatility of horse hair is truly astounding. So what is horse hair

Horses have been a part of human history for thousands of years with evidence pointing to the first domestication of horses more than 3000 years Before Christ. This is when scientists believe the first wild horses were brought under human control and controlled breeding commenced. Ever since, horses have been used to assist humans in

Horses are one of the most incredibly adaptive creatures on this planet that have evolved and survived over 60 million years, and still going strong. From the Eohippus – the earliest known ancestor of the horse to the modern horse – the Equus Caballus, this fascinating creature has changed with the times to become one

If you take great pride in your appearance and part of that includes long nails (acrylic or natural), then surely you’d want to do everything possible to protect them. That might include avoiding activities where there’s a greater risk of damaging your nails. But if you like riding horses, the inevitable question you’ll ask yourself

Horses can come across foxes in different settings. When you’re out on a trail, you might encounter a fox that’s curious about you and your horse. While grazing in a pasture, your horse could run into a fox that’s looking for a meal. The third, and perhaps the most dangerous scenario, is where a fox

A healthy horse that’s in good shape can cover 20 to 25 miles in a day while changing its pace over time. That’s a lot of distance to cover. How can they do it? How can horses run for so long? The answer lies in how horses evolved and consequently the physiology and anatomy of

Horses and deer can cross paths in many different ways. Sometimes, deer will graze in pastures where horses are kept. Other times, wild deer may wander into horse camping or trail-riding areas. In some cases, deer may even enter a horse’s stall or paddock. What happens then? Do horses keep deer away? Or is it