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Category: Equine Education
The Horse’s War: The Role of Equids in the American Civil War
In honor of President’s Day, today’s article is a historical article about the uses of horses in the American Civil War
Ten Really Weird Things About Horses and Other Equines
Horses are wonderful and weird, and today we are celebrating that weirdness with a blog post about everything wacky about horses.
Icons of the West: A Speedy Tour of the USA’s Wild Horses
The mustangs of the USA vary almost as much as the cultures around us. Todays article takes you on a short tour to see the different breeds in the US.
Top Ten Nonfiction Horse Books to Read in 2024
If you’re like me (AKA a total horse nerd), then you want to learn everything you can about horses. This collection of nonfiction books will help you do that!
Equine First Aid: What to Have, How to Prepare, and What To Know
First-Aid is a valuable life skill– but few people understand the importance of it. Today’s article teaches you how to stay calm in emergencies and stabilize a situation when the vet isn’t there.
What Does the Horse Say? Equine Communication 101
Ever wanted to know what a horse was really saying? This article gives you a crash-course on equine body language and vocalization.
The Fastest Horse Breeds in the World: Record-Breaking Horses Part 2
The speed of the horse is one of their greatest marvels. Today I share 5 horse breeds whose average speeds rank themselves as the fastest horses in the world.
Practical Horse Tips: How to Muck a Stall in Six Steps
Whether you want to get a job at a stable or hope to have your own horse, stall mucking is a necessary skill of the horse life. This article shows the step-by-step process so that you can muck stalls like a pro.
The Largest Horse Breeds In the World: Record Breaking Horses Part One
Before the tractor or the car, there was the draft horse. The largest of the horse breeds, these heavy lifters built civilazations and fed their communities. This article introduces you to the Shire, Clydesdale, Belgian Draft, Percheron and Suffolk Punch, horses with as much heart as heft.