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Deep Hollow Ranch publishes practical horse articles for owners, riders, and anyone preparing for their first lesson or barn visit. Our guides explain daily care, breed traits, tack and riding skills, trailer travel, and seasonal pest control in clear, specific language.
Use the site menu to browse by topic, or start with our Horse Guide section for beginner-friendly explainers. We refresh articles when care advice changes, and each post points to related guides on feeding, health, and training.
Topics on This Site
- Horse guides: behavior, lifespan, coat colors, and common owner questions.
- Breeds: temperament, costs, and best uses for popular and rare horses.
- Riding and tack: bits, riding styles, safety gear, and skills for western and english riders.
- Care and feeding: hay choices, founder prevention, grooming, and stall upkeep.
- Equine dental care: exam schedules, floating, and warning signs.
- Horse flies and pests: repellents, bite risks, and barn management tips.
Latest Articles
12 Top Horse Documentaries Personally Recommended by Equestrians
Horses hold a significant place in human civilization, with their domestication dating back to 5,500 years ago in Kazakhstan. Originally kept for milk and riding, they revolutionized the way we lived and propelled human progress. Their … Read more
Types of Horse Bits: Which is Right for You?
When you get into horse riding, you’ll quickly begin to realize how much there is to learn, and if you want to become a successful and competent rider, you’ll need to become familiar with all … Read more
15 Top Tips for Renting a Horse Trailer
If you own a horse and want to travel with it, a horse trailer is an essential piece of equipment. The only problem is, buying one can set you back a whole lot of money, … Read more
12 Beautiful White Horse Breeds (True & Fake White Identification)
With their striking appearance, white horses are undeniably beautiful creatures. They’re the stuff of fairy tales, and to some people, they can evoke images of magical stories of princesses, wizards and unicorns. White-colored horses are … Read more
What are Friesian Horses Used For? (9 Uses)
Horses come in many shapes and sizes, but few are as majestic or have the same irresistible presence as the Friesian. With an unmistakable black coat and a flowing mane, this horse is as impressive … Read more
Are Horses Native to America? Where Do Horses Originate From?
The horse occupies a central position in American culture and folklore and is inextricably linked with the pioneers of old, cowboys, the Wild West and the freedom of the plains. Furthermore, the image of wild … Read more
10 Most Common Blue Roan Horse Breeds (With Pictures)
Horses come in a whole range of shapes, sizes and colors, and one of the most striking coat types is blue roan. But what is blue roan? How can you distinguish true roan from the … Read more
33 Homemade Horsefly Spray Recipes
Horseflies are huge pests – quite literally since they’re way bigger than regular flies – and their bites are extremely painful too. You can buy sprays from stores to keep them away, but you can … Read more
How Do Horses Sleep? Learn Their Sleeping Habits
Equine sleeping patterns differ from those of other animals and humans. Unlike human sleep, which is a single stretch of about eight hours a day, horses take shorter naps. Such periods include short day lie-downs … Read more
What is Horse Founder? (Signs, Types, Causes & Treatment)
As a horse owner, it would be helpful to have a basic understanding of the various components of a horse’s anatomy so that you will recognize the red flags that may signal illness, pain, or … Read more
How & Where to Rent A Horse For a Day? (Rental Tips)
Did you have your first horse riding lesson and now feel like you want to drop everything your doing and become a full-time cowboy or cowgirl? After my first lesson, I felt the same way, … Read more
Are Horses Smart? (4 Studies)
Asking whether a horse is smart is sort of a non-sensical question. However, I believe we each have a slightly different perception of what being intelligent means, so we should probably begin our discussion by … Read more