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Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the world. Even if you don’t know much about horse racing, you’ve probably asked this question before: How much does a racehorse weigh? This blog post provides some great information on what racehorses weigh in kg and pounds.  So, let’s get started. Average Weight of a Racehorse Breed Weight...

It’s not uncommon for miniature horses to need a specialized diet. One such example is oats, which can be given as a treat and also used as an ingredient in their feed. But what should you keep in mind when feeding oats to your miniature horse? Let’s talk about this topic. Can miniature horses eat oats? Yes, you...

Good quality pasture or hay along with a supplement such as Purina® Free Balance 12:12 vitamin/mineral supplement or Enrich Plus® Ration Balancing horse feed may be all that is necessary to meet these mares’ nutritional requirements. What should a pregnant horse not do? Don’t overfeed a pregnant mare. The essential diet for a healthy mare carrying a foal is high-quality hay...

You might not know this, but French horse names can be really pretty and elegant. If you’re looking to name your horse something unique and different from the rest of the horses in your stable, then take a look at these French names for both male and female horses. I’m sure one will catch your eye. Let’s take...

Warts are not uncommon in young horses. The scientific name for warts is Equine Papillomavirus, though it can go by other synonyms like “papilloma” or “warts”. Papillomas are a type of equine warts in young horses and they’re usually not painful or harmful in any way! These harmless baby warts should only be treated if you want to get rid...

Dogs bear their young in litters. The number of puppies in these litters varies considerably, numbering as few as one and as many as 10, sometimes more. Both males and females have eight to twelve undeveloped nipples when they are born; however, male dogs’ teats remain nonfunctioning. Can you tell how many puppies a dog will have by their...

Yes. Birds should not be offered many of the foods humans eat. Bread (fresh or stale): provides no real nutritional value for birds; moldy bread can harm birds. Will rye bread hurt birds? Please don’t give wild birds bread, crackers or other human snack foods. Bread has zero nutrition for wild birds. In fact, bread, crackers, chips and other human...

Originally Answered: How do you describe the smell of horses? Strong, slightly pungent… not all horses smell the same. No horse smells the same year round. The odor has a lot to do with their diet. Do horses smell well? Smell. The horse’s range of smell is more acute than that of humans but less sensitive than that of dogs....

Is cuddling normal, healthy, and great? Get comfortable with how you feel about making the request first… and remember, there is nothing strange about wanting physical intimacy with someone in or outside of an intimate relationship. You are allowed to want to cuddle. It’s totally fine and normal. What does it mean if your best friend cuddles you? This...

Do you love horses? Have you ever wondered why they foam at the mouth when they sweat? This post will answer your question and more about these majestic animals. Why do horses foam when they sweat? Horses sweat when they are hot, and they make a lot of foam because of the substance that is called latherin. Latherin...