Your long-awaited foal is almost here. You can’t wait to watch your mare lick her youngster dry, gently nuzzle his rump as he nurses, …
By Marie Rosenthal In a game of horseshoes, close might be good enough. But your horse’s own shoes and hooves require skill, knowledge, and …
The Snow WhiteKHAMEELA (1998) (PVA Kariim x Bintstril) The second part of “a view of Al Zobair Stud’s foundation” brings us to the Snow White …
A hot humid day. One rider. One horse. Both are exercising at a moderate level. Who is more likely to overheat? It might surprise …
By Karen Briggs Any treatise on caring for horses you’ve ever read probably includes the line, “Provide access to plenty of fresh, clean water.” …
Diet affects behavior. This makes sense. A well-fed horse is healthy. And a healthy horse feels good. Conversely, a poorly nourished horse is suffering. …
Src: HorseT alk How was the foal carried to full term with the hormone progesterone? Scientists now have the answer. The identification of a …
By Neil Clarkson How intelligent are horses? It’s an important question, given our unique relationship with these animals. People often try to draw comparisons …
The Golden Chestnut MALIHA BOUZNIKA (1999) (Imperial Mashhar x Imdalia) When H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohammed Ali Al Thani established Al Zobair Stud, he selected …
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA Horses do, in fact, try to intentionally communicate with us to achieve certain goals. “Hey! See that bucket of feed …