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You can estimate a horse age by examining its teeth — a skill horsemen have relied on for centuries, and the origin of the saying “never look a gift horse in the mouth.” As a horse ages, its teeth erupt, wear and change shape and angle in fairly predictable ways. It is an estimate, not […]
A mare is pregnant for roughly 11 months — about 340 days on average, though anywhere from 320 to 370 days is considered normal. Foals born a little early or late within that window are usually perfectly healthy. Gestation length varies by individual mare, breed, and even the time of year the foal is due. […]
Bringing home your first horse is exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. A practical checklist for the first month.
A horse's teeth never stop erupting, and the way they grind feed wears them unevenly — leaving sharp points that can cut the cheeks and tongue. Routine dental care, including floating, keeps your horse comfortable, eating well, and responsive to the bit. It's one of the most overlooked parts of basic care.
Vaccination and parasite control are the quiet backbone of preventive horse care — unglamorous, but they prevent diseases and damage that are far harder to deal with after the fact. The modern approach is smarter and more targeted than the old 'deworm every eight weeks' habit.
