Riding a horse is not as easy as riding a bike. On a bike, you’re in control. But on a horse, you might hold the reins, but they still have the final say. The best riders have a good relationship with their horse and have a keen sense of what they can and cannot do….
Horses have a special way of connecting with their caretakers — and without speaking any words at all, this woman’s bond between her and her horses is simply stunning. Stefanie says she’s earned this connection with five key elements: motivation, trust, respect, communication and body language. Bjorn, an Icelandic horse, and Menor GPZ, a stallion,…
I’m so happy the story of this large family of Shetland ponies has a happy ending! A family herd of 30 Shetland ponies was being kept by an owner who bred them for profit. He no longer had use for them — which is such a sad way to think of these majestic animals —…
Nelly Jacobs grew up riding horses. From the time she was a little girl, then her teens, and into her adult life, this woman has always been in love with the majestic beauty and power that comes from these beautiful creatures. But unfortunately, Nelly began to notice her hands tremble in her early 50s. Eventually,…
Megan has grown up around horses all her life, and one thing’s for sure — horse lovers are passionate people who dedicate much of their lives to these majestic animals. The video below is a sweet compilation of the two hours leading up to and including Kyle’s proposal to his girlfriend, condensed down into a…
Sandra Beaulieu has committed her life to creating astoundingly beautiful dances with her horses. Watching the video below, you’ll see the incredible bond that she shares with this majestic creature. From the moment she raises her hands and spreads her wings until the final second of this gorgeous video, you just won’t be able to…
Horses are some of the most beautiful and majestic animals in the world. All that magnificence and grace (not to mention their size!) can be a bit intimidating if you aren’t used to horses, but the people who know and love horses know that while they might look regal and stately, most of our four-hooved…
A bond like this one is special and rare. There’s truly nothing like a little boy and his foal. In the video below, posted on December 16, 2016, a 5-year-old boy walks up to the red wooden door of a horse stable. There is a small foal standing by the entrance, and the boy grabs…
Liberty training with your horse is crucial to all other riding and training. What is liberty? It’s bonding exercises that bring you and your horse closer together so that training for other things becomes a fun activity for both of you. If you’ve ever tried to train a horse you’ve just met, you may have…
Animals are smarter than we give them credit for. Our pups have the incredible ability to sniff out danger and save our lives before anything terrible happens to us. And all kinds of animals can serve as therapy pets, and soothe us when we’re not feeling like ourselves. And when it comes down to simple…