All About the Marwari Horse: Breed Profile, History, Characteristics, & Facts

The Marwari horse breed is extremely rare and is historically grounded in the folklore of the Asian country of India. With its distinctive curled ears, the Marwari breed was at one point on the verge…

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What You Didn’t Know About Friesian Horses

History of the Friesian Horse The Friesian horse is an ancient breed, originated in Friesland around 500 B.C.. Friesland was one of the twelve provinces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in northwest Europe around…

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Bute for Horses: Benefits, Risks, & Alternative Pain Remedies

Phenylbutazone, generally referred to as Bute, is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for horses. Bute is one of the most commonly prescribed medications given to horses because of the general pain relief…

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7 Reasons Your Electric Fence is Not Working (And How to Fix It)

It is common for horse or donkey enthusiasts to face issues with electric fencing. Electric fencing is usually installed to confine our equines in a safe environment. If the electric fence is not working, the…

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Does My Horse have the Characteristics to be a Therapy Horse?

Therapy horses are heroes, having the gift to improve lives physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Part of my job at Equest, a 40-year-old therapeutic riding center in Dallas, is to assess horses and see if…

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