Tennessees are calm, even-tempered, gentle horses. They are used for ranch work and for pleasure riding. They perform in western style events, movies and TV. With their wonderful temperament, they are part of riding programs for the handicapped. Where did the Tennessee Walking Horse get its start? The Tennessee Walking Horse was bred from the […]
Botulism is produced by Clostridum botulinum and is among the most lethal toxins known. There are 7 known strains of botulism (A-G), A and B being the most common in horses. Type C is caused by decaying animals in feed. Some types cause the disease in birds and cattle as well as horses . Some […]
William Randolph Hearst, the powerful newspaper publisher in the late 19th century and early 20th century was the first known breeder of Morabs. Combining the Morgans and the Arabians, Hearst named the horse, Morab. The purpose was to create a fine carriage horse which would also be strong enough for moderate farm work. What does […]
