Miniature Horses... Miniature horses are a delight to take care of. They are cute and compact; they are perfect pets for your little kids! These miniature horses are bred and sold in exotic farms especially in the US. There are many small exotic farms in Florida alone that sell all kinds of exotic animals primarily because the climate in the area is conducive to exotic farms and farm communities. Unfortunately, these farms are now in close...

Horse Riding for Happy Body and Mind... Horse riding is increasingly being explored as a hobby and sport with many health benefits. This is true for people of different age groups, whether or not they have any health problems. Some recent studies on the health benefits of horse riding have found that horse riding improves general physical condition, helps in relaxation, and even contributes to treating psychological problems. That is why horse riding is now...

Obesity in Horses: Risks and Treatment... Getting closer in the near future is another lush summer, time when you have all the reason to enjoy except for your horse, if it is showing obvious signs of weight gain. Equine obesity is now widely commonly known to horse owners, just as human obesity is to the general public. The exact figures on the prevalence of obesity in horses are not known. In the late 1990s, surveys on equine obesity reported that about 5 percent...

Equestrian Winter Care... Cold weather is generally harder on people and animals as the vital body heat is at the risk of loss and the general health condition is under stress. Things are tougher for horses whose hair coats are important for natural warming of their bodies but a number of health conditions relating skin also find a place in the equine population. Let us go through the following brief guide to good equine health in winter. In general,...

The Value and Aesthetics of Eco-Friendly Equestria... The term equestrian, more particularly signifies the activity/skill of horse-riding. In a broader sense, however, the word stands for using horses for various useful activities, including recreational events like sports and horse shows etc. An equestrian community consists of people who share love and enthusiasm for horses and participate in various activities involving horses. Since equestrian communities are built around...