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Feed is designed based on the needs of specific animals and I can’t think of any reason why they should be interchanged, even with supplements. Horses can eat whole corn and sweet feed. Bunnies shouldn’t be fed these things so there are clearly some differences along with some similarities. Which feed is poisonous to rabbits? These foods are poisonous for...

Though there is no set weight limit, few horses can safely carry more than 300 pounds. Some riding facilities will set weight limits to ensure the safety of the horses and riders. The weight limit can range from 210-300 pounds depending on the facility and their available horses. What is the best horse for a heavy rider? The best...

A bounce (or several can be used in a row for more advanced horses) teaches the horse good balance, to push off with his hind end, and to fold his front end well. It can also be used to slow down a speedy horse, as a horse cannot go flying over a bounce (he/she will knock a rail) as...

How do you tie Latigo Lace? How to Tie the Saddlemakers Latigo Knot What is a Latigo on a saddle? First, a little terminology: A latigo is the long piece of leather or nylon that allows you to tighten the cinch on a western saddle. What is a Latigo? Definition of latigo chiefly Western US. : a long strap on...

Horse Milk is an excellent detoxifier cleaning the human body from toxins and other unwanted chemicals that accumulates in the human body over a period of time. Regular consumption of Horse Milk relieves the human body from toxins in a periodical manner helping people maintain their health at its prime. Why do we not drink horse milk? Low...

Have you ever heard the phrase “that horse has a lot of heart”? That’s also fairly literal: a horse’s heart weighs seven to nine pounds on average, compared to a human’s half-pounder. Do horses have 2 hearts? Horses, like other mammals, have only one heart. However, the frog in each hoof acts as a pump to push blood...

However, while mules have proven to be exceptionally effective labor animals, due to their unusual origins, neither mules nor hinnies are capable of reproducing their own progeny. Why can’t mules reproduce? Mules and hinnies have 63 chromosomes, a mixture of the horse’s 64 and the donkey’s 62. The different structure and number usually prevents the chromosomes from pairing up...

Yes, zebras can be domesticated and trained, but it is not necessarily practical or humane to do so. Is it possible to ride a zebra-like horse? Can You Ride a Zebra like a Horse? Zebras can be ridden, but they are very difficult to ride compared to horses. Due to their flatbacks, unpredictable nature, and lower strength, zebras are...

Q: Can a horse carry a 300 pound person? Some horses can carry a 300 pound rider, but your balance is also important. If you don’t have a good balance then it’ll be very difficult for even the largest horses to comfortably carry the weight. Can a horse carry a 200 pound person? A: Laurie, the basic rule of...

If you’re an adult planning to ride these smaller horses, you should avoid tiny horses and Falabellas totally. These miniature horses should only be ridden by little children weighing less than 50 pounds. According to the rule of thumb, a pony can carry a human (with gear) weighing 20% of their own weight. What can you do with...