Blog - Horse n Hay

The Natural Diet of a Horse in the Wild: Your Guide to Healthier Feeding

Natural diet of wild horses: grasses, forage, browse; seasonal changes, water and minerals; patterns for care at home.

How horses adapt to deserts, mountains, plains, and wetlands; coat, hooves, metabolism, hydration, and climate-specific care.

Daily stable care: tool list, how to use, cleaning routines, safety tips, proper storage, and budget-minded maintenance.

Step-by-step for safe overseas horse transport: planning, docs, vaccines, vet checks, loading, transit, arrival and clearance.

Compare stall vs paddock care: shelter needs, turnout, bedding, feeding, safety, maintenance, costs, and weather tips.

Ventilating a horse stable for health: airflow design, natural/mech options, fan/window setup, humidity, NH3, dust, bedding

Compare draft vs rider weight limits; how to calculate, safety tips, sizing, and practical steps to ride within limits.

Step-by-step conditioning for mini horses to carry weight: safe limits, exercise, gear, nutrition, progression, fatigue signs.

Weight limits, injury risks, signs of overload, safe loading tips, training cues, and welfare for miniature horses.

Build paddock paradise track on a small property: design, fencing, layout, materials, budgeting, safety, maintenance, rotation.