Horses Afield https://horsesafield.com/ Real world tips and information about all things horses Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:06:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://i0.wp.com/horsesafield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-HA-Favicon-Final.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Horses Afield https://horsesafield.com/ 32 32 180112353 How Long Can Horses Go Without Water? (Shocking Truth Most Owners Miss) https://horsesafield.com/how-long-can-horses-go-without-water-shocking-truth-most-owners-miss/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-long-can-horses-go-without-water-shocking-truth-most-owners-miss Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:02:40 +0000 https://horsesafield.com/?p=933 Water is one of the most overlooked essentials in horse care, but it’s also one of the most dangerous to get wrong. In my experience, many horse owners focus heavily on feed and turnout but underestimate just how quickly dehydration can become a serious issue. Unlike some animals, horses rely […]

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]]> 933 How Much Water Does A Horse Drink? (Daily Needs Most Owners Get Wrong) https://horsesafield.com/how-much-water-does-a-horse-drink-daily-needs-most-owners-get-wrong/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-water-does-a-horse-drink-daily-needs-most-owners-get-wrong Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:22:49 +0000 https://horsesafield.com/?p=924 Horses can drain a water bucket faster than you expect, especially on hot days. I’ve had mornings where I filled a trough thinking it would last all day, only to find it nearly empty by afternoon. Many horse owners underestimate just how much water their horse actually needs. And the […]

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]]> 924 How Much Hay Does A Horse Eat Per Day? (Simple Feeding Guide) https://horsesafield.com/how-much-hay-does-a-horse-eat-per-day-simple-feeding-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-hay-does-a-horse-eat-per-day-simple-feeding-guide Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:43:07 +0000 https://horsesafield.com/?p=901 Horses eat a lot. And hay is the foundation of nearly every horse’s diet. But figuring out exactly how much hay a horse eats per day can be confusing, especially if you’re new to horse care. In my experience, this is one of the most common questions new horse owners ask. Feed […]

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]]> 901 Horse Care 101: What Every Beginner Must Know Before Owning A Horse https://horsesafield.com/horse-care-101-what-every-beginner-must-know-before-owning-a-horse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=horse-care-101-what-every-beginner-must-know-before-owning-a-horse Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:40:42 +0000 https://horsesafield.com/?p=880 If you’re new to horses, it can feel overwhelming fast. There’s feeding, grooming, hoof care, training, and a long list of “must-knows” that don’t always get explained clearly. In my experience, most beginners don’t struggle because they don’t care, they struggle because no one lays out the basics in a […]

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]]> 880 Why Your Horse Keeps Tossing Its Head (And What It’s Trying To Tell You) https://horsesafield.com/why-your-horse-keeps-tossing-its-head-and-what-its-trying-to-tell-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-your-horse-keeps-tossing-its-head-and-what-its-trying-to-tell-you Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:50:44 +0000 https://horsesafield.com/?p=776 You’ve probably seen a horse suddenly throw its head up, shake it side to side, or resist the bit. It’s a common behavior but also one that can leave you guessing. In my experience, head tossing is one of those signals that’s easy to ignore at first… until it becomes […]

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]]> 776 Horse Biting Explained: Why It Happens and What You Can Do https://horsesafield.com/horse-biting-explained-why-it-happens-and-what-you-can-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=horse-biting-explained-why-it-happens-and-what-you-can-do Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:50:16 +0000 https://horsesafield.com/?p=774 You’ve probably witnessed, and hopefully not experienced, a horse trying to bite. It can feel surprising, frustrating, and even a little scary, especially if you’re new to horses. In my experience, biting is one of the most misunderstood horse behaviors. Many horse owners assume it’s just aggression, but that’s rarely […]

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