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link to How Long Is A Horse Pregnant? The Pregnancy & Gestation Of A Horse

How Long Is A Horse Pregnant? The Pregnancy & Gestation Of A Horse

Horses are pregnant for around 11 months and typically foal in the spring and summer months. Breeders aim to have foals born as close to January first as possible as this is the official birthday for...

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How To Tell A Horse’s Mood By The Movement Of Their Ears

Understanding the meaning of the movement of a horse's ears allows you to know what the horse is feeling. Horses communicate by moving their ears. Ear movement is the primary way a horse shows horses...

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Why Do Horses Buck? Reasons Explained

Horses buck for a number of reasons, but why do they do it anyway? Is it because they are mad? Do they want to get rid of their rider? Why Do Horses Buck? Horses buck for many reasons. Some of...

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link to How Much Does A Horse Weigh? Average Horse Weight

How Much Does A Horse Weigh? Average Horse Weight

Horses are large animals that can weigh well over one thousand pounds! But on average, how much do different breeds weigh? What's the lightest and heaviest breed in the world? After doing some...

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Defense Mechanisms of Horses & Why They Use Them

You may wonder, why do horses sleep standing up? Why do foals chomp their teeth when a big horse is coming after them? You may even be asking why do horses stay in herds? All of these are defense...

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Why Horses Sleep Standing Up & How They Do It

Yes, horses do in fact sleep standing up, but why do they anyway? Isn't it more relaxing to sleep on the ground? And how can they stay standing up without falling over? Why Do They Sleep Standing...

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My name is Hailey Johnson and I have a passion for horses. I have experience in both English and western styles of riding. I have many years of experience with horses of all shapes, sizes, and breeds including Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Missouri Fox Trotters, Saddlebreds, and more. I am excited to share my knowledge of horses with the world!

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