A layup farm is a rehabilitation center for horses recovering from lameness or surgery. After a horse leaves a veterinary hospital, if he is not ready to go home yet, a layup farm can be a good solution. Horses are checked regularly and cared for well. At high-end layup farms, horses might also benefit from […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Gun dog Height: 22-24 in. Weight: males, 45-60 lbs., females, 35-50 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: with house pets & early socialization, but high prey drive makes them unpredictable. What is the origin of the Llewellyn Setter? The […]
Just like their human pals, horses have 5 senses – Hearing, Sight, Smell, Touch and Taste. Understanding how the horse uses these senses gives us a better idea of how to interact with them. Hearing – A horse’s sense of hearing is much sharper than ours. Because they can move their ears 180 degrees, a […]
