General Interest

March 19, 2015
Horse Vocalizations Carry Specific Social Information
Researchers at the Laboratory of Animal and Human Ethology in France studied equine vocalizations and concluded that horses can

March 18, 2015
Do You Know Your Horse’s Pedigree?
Breed associations remain the most reliable sources of pedigree information.

March 17, 2015
Spermatozoa Statistics in Stallions
On average, only about 0.0006% of sperm survive the trip to the mare’s oviduct.

March 12, 2015
Feeding Treats or Snacks to Horses: Moderation Is Key
Feeding an animal is an important social factor due to the human-animal relationship, and the survey also shows that

March 11, 2015
Why Does Horse Sweat Appear Foamy?
A horse’s sweat can appear lathery or foamy because it contains latherin, a substance not found in human perspiration.

March 09, 2015
Horse Photos: Make Them Great!
You’re thinking about selling your horse, and you need a photo that makes him look fabulous. After half an

March 05, 2015
Using Ponds as Water Sources for Horses
Though using a pond in a horse's pasture is a common way to provide water, using this type of

March 04, 2015
Grazing and Browsing in Miranda Donkeys
Goats are sometimes used to clear brushy areas as they browse on shrubs and woody plants. Donkeys, though they

March 03, 2015
What is a Coon-Tailed Horse?
A horse with a white patch at the root of its tail is known as a coon-tailed horse.

March 02, 2015
Control of Feral Horses in Australia: Repellents
Australia has a very large feral horse population—well over 400,000—and these animals are blamed for degrading the environment, eating grass