The U.S. Park Police Horse Mounted Unit is one of the oldest police equestrian units in the United States. Established in 1934, it consisted of one horse rented from a local stable. As the value of the mounted unit was proven, it expanded to an operational strength that patrols and provides protection in the Washington…
Horses do not naturally like being mounted, it goes against their instincts. Most horses, even well-trained ones, react at failed mounting attempts and taken off across the paddock. Some react really badly by bucking or even bolting causing damage or injury to the person trying to mount them. Some are so gentle that whatever method or way…
As much as we deal with horses we don’t stop being surprised by them now and again. There are things they do that we can’t stop thinking about even when we are at work or enjoying our time with friends. There is always something we have to tell about them or about what they did….
There are many beautiful horses out there in the world. Beauty is a relative concept as Shakespeare says, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” But this Arabian filly really has something to be loved and appreciated by everybody. This one takes our breath away and she seems to know and to be aware…
Little Jim and Shadow are buddies and have fun playing together but this time little Jim is up to something else. Both of them are geldings but still, Jim wanted Shadow to give him some love. Shadow seems a little bit agitated but he knows Jim is its friend and does not do anything to…
What you are going to watch in this video is something you should never do. The guy in the video does something stupid as he tries to jump straight onto the horse’s back from behind the horse and as a result, gets kicked by the horse in mid-air. He falls directly to the ground in…
The art of cutting cattle out of the herd, like bronco riding, is a sport which has grown out of old-time ranch work in the West. Recently, people shave started to appreciate it as a sport and have put it in the arena. It is becoming one of the most popular sports in the country…
When we transport horses we should make sure that they are transported safely and properly. We have seen many cases when horses were badly transported even suffering injuries. People are always creative when it comes to finding solutions to a problem and the man in the video is a creative one. He is a rancher…
All horse owners and riders have experienced strange things interacting with their horses because when you are around horses anything can happen. They are so unpredictable that they can be scary and funny at the same time. As soon as you watch the video below you will relate to the situation and think that you…
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue is a Non-Profit organization. All of their horses are rescued from auctions where these people are their last chance before being sold to slaughter. The horses are chosen for their temperament, soundness, and usability. Once safely home, all horses are quarantined for a minimum of 21 days. When healthy, all…