Why Do Horses Sniff Noses? What To Know About Horse Communication
It’s common knowledge that horses sniff noses as a way of greeting each other. But why do they do this? Why do they sometimes squeal and kick out after sniffing noses while other times, they are fine? Here is what you need to know about why horses sniff noses and some other common behaviors horses do that you may have been wondering about.
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Why Do Horses Get Frisky When It’s Cold?
We’re all too familiar with how frisky horses get when it’s cold out. They start snorting and prancing around, and while it’s delightful to see them play, you may dread having to work them with that extra energy. Why do horses get frisky when it’s cold, though? In a season where many animals go into hibernation, it may seem counterintuitive that horses seem to get an energy burst with the changing seasons.
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Does Hydration Affect A Horse’s Ability To Grow A Winter Coat?
Hydration is key for horses’ overall health, from their digestive health to how they’re able to maintain a healthy weight to how they can grow healthy hooves and more. As such, you may wonder whether or not hydration affects a horse’s ability to grow a winter coat, as well.
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4 Important Ways To Prep Your Stable For Winter
How are your stable preparations for winter going? You want to ensure that your horses stay healthy, happy, and warm all winter long, and that starts before the first snow falls. You need to have enough food for your horses, you need to get ready for the cold, and since your horses will likely be spending more time indoors, you need to ensure that the stables themselves will be able to keep them protected from the elements.
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Common Issues With Automatic Horse Waterers And Their Causes
As convenient as automatic horse waterers are for making watering your horses easier than ever, nothing is perfect. There are a few different issues that you can run into. Some of them result from installation issues, others from nothing to do with the waterer at all, and some are just malfunctions. Here are some common issues with automatic horse waterers and some likely causes, so that you know how to keep your horses happy with functioning automatic waterers.
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Flying With Horses: How Do Horses Stay Hydrated On Planes?
Flying with horses has become a regular event, though most people don’t quite understand how it works. Whether you were watching the equestrian games and wondering how those horses from all over the world got to France or you’re curious for another reason, here is a brief look into what flying with horses looks like. We’ll touch on how it works, whether horses are fed and watered during the flight, and how horses settle in after flying. Let’s get into it.
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