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Burros make incredible pets! These hardy little animals are considered to be small, wild donkeys. The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) rounds up excess burros off of public land. They are then made available for adoption. The process is similar to wild horses. Now’s your chance to open up your stable to one of these...

It can be difficult to determine what size horse is best for your needs. There are quite a lot of variables that go into deciding if a rider is too tall or heavy for a particular horse. You can follow these guidelines, but ultimately each case needs to be evaluated individually. Consider the following: How...

Every horse has their limit when it comes to carrying a rider’s weight. Each horse and rider team needs to be size appropriate. This can ensure the horse isn’t struggling with the added pressure on their back. Researchers have been able to identify a ratio to follow when trying to determine if your horse is...

Horses and ponies are more similar than different. However, there are quite a few characteristics that separate the two. Many non-equestrians assume that a pony is a baby horse, but that is not the case. Both horses and ponies come in many breeds, colors, and personalities. See if you can guess some of the differences!...