Horses are social herd animals and as a horse lover you would like a horse buddy to be your friend for life. But when it comes to miniature horses people just love them as they whatever they do they bring happiness to them. These adorable creatures are friendly and gentle yet playful and curious animals….
Do horses get jealous? Though the question might sound ridiculous to many people only horse riders and trainer know that this happens and this is true. Horses are not jealous of achievements or advantages but they can be possessive and protective of their food, space, herd position, attention etc. This usually happens when another horse…
We know that horses can get distracted easily over the most insignificant thing in our eyes but for them it might be really intriguing. Sometimes, this playfulness can be an advantage when training him but there are times when it hinders the process of training. n experienced trainer can often very efficiently figure out how…
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro are the world’s most successful Dressage duo, and probably almost entirely responsible for inspiring a new generation of Dressage riders. While there are endless things to admire about the pair, there are also some lessons that they can teach us insofar as our riding goes and maybe even our lives in…
What you are going to watch in this video is the well-known trainer Rosi Hochegger making a funny and incredible training show displaying the unconditional bond between her and her horse. She has given and continues to give everything in horse training and this irresistible number presented in the video together with her friend Scout…
Groundwork with horses consists of exercises that you do with your horse while you stay on the ground and lead the horse on a halter, cavesson or neckrope and a long lead rope. Groundwork should be a part of everyone’s training program for horses as it has a lot of benefits. It develops trust, helps…
Funny horses show a lot of personality and they also speak to your sense of humour. There are cases when these horses cause unbridled laughs as they are always up to something we don’t expect to happen. There are many horses out there who have become famous because of their performances or achievements but there…
This is the story of Angelika Trabert, one of Germany’s most known, accomplished, and successful handicapped riders. Dr. Angelika Trabert, born 9 October 1967, is a German doctor and para-equestrian rider. She made her international debut in 1991, and went on to compete at five consecutive Summer Paralympics for her country, winning silver and bronze…
A horse that kicks can be dangerous to deal with. Even if your horse is merely kicking at a biting fly, and you happen to get in the way, you can be hurt. Some horses develop a bad habit of kicking and are a menace on the ground and while you are riding or driving….
Foals are so playful and full of energy that they don’t stop a moment when they are let out of the barn into the pasture. Sometimes, even when they are in the pen they can’t stop playing and prancing around. There are times when they find themselves in really embarrassing situations as they get too…