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…
1) Ears: One of the first things kids learn when they start riding horses is to always check the horse’s ears to get a read on their mood. Horses have incredibly expressive ears, and they’re easy to read, which is why this is an important lesson for everyone, equestrian or not! If a horse’s ears…
We aren’t afraid to admit it, fall is our favorite season. It’s not that the other seasons don’t have plenty of merits; we’re huge fans of the spring, summer, and winter too! It’s just that there’s something extra special about the crispness of autumn weather, and the leaves turning. And we’re not the only ones…
To modify this unwanted and potentially dangerous behavior, it helps to understand why a horse might be grumpy in this situation. One reason is that other horses passing in the barn aisle are physically close, and less distance generally equates to a greater threat. Another reason is that horses are usually fed hay and grain…
If you need a little pick-me-up today, then these 10 pictures of hilariously happy horses are sure to do the trick! Horses can make anything better. When you’ve had a bad day, a trip to the barn can help to improve your mood and make the world look just a little bit better. These happy…
Alert and Erect. Ears which are forward and pricked upright, as shown above, indicated a horse who is focused and aware of his surroundings. He is ready to react to whatever comes his way, or whatever he thinks is coming his way. If your horse is this focused on something, it might be difficult to…
1) Horses only sleep for short periods throughout the day or night. The average nap lasts approximately 15 minutes. 2) Horses’ sleeping patterns change as they age. While foals under three months of age may sleep for 12 hours a day, older horses only sleep for about three hours during a 24-hour period. Senior horses…
Did you ever have a problem with your horse after hearing a gunshot? If yes, the following advice will be very helpful. Step 1. Identify what scares the horse. It’s more than one thing, chose which one you’ll tackle first and stick to it until you’re done. Don’t do two things at once! Step2. Figure…
Are horses as smart as dogs, or dolphins? Do they recognize their owners? Can they learn words? Horse lovers have long believed that their trusty steeds are the smartest animals in the world, but skeptics would be doubtful. After all, if they’re so clever, why do they keep on spooking at the same tree every…
A person went on to describe the extraordinary bond he has with his Arabian horse and his belief that the horse knows how he feels and where he wants to go without being cued. What appears to be a telepathic connection develops from experience and sensitivity and emerges when the horse and rider are working…