While not all incidents can be avoided, horses go through tough times every winter after being trapped in frozen water areas. But horse owners can reduce the risk by taking steps to protect horses from icy surfaces or frozen ponds. Just in case you have water areas on your horse’s property, there are a few…
We should keep in mind that, training horses is not a fast or easy process no matter what several books, videos, or websites might tell you. However, not everything is shrouded in mystery either, and it is possible to learn alongside your horse, and doing so with a competent trainer or trainer is the wisest…
Two retired prospectors were hailed as heroes after risking their lives to save a desperate moose from death. A few days ago, Maurice Valliere and Pat Greba, both 70 years old, rescued a trapped in a swamp in the woods of Timmins, Ontario. Helpless moose. When Valliere was with him, an 82-year-old friend of his…
What’s your opinion? Will this lovely foal grow up to become a professional dressage horse? As we can see, he already looks very elegant, confident in his movements, with a straight head and a correct posture. He posses everything that it takes to become a professional dressage horse. I’m sure it is very suitable for…
We all know that nature can be a mean beast and sometimes a foal has no mother. Since the foal usually accompanies the mare until approximately six months of age, any foal that loses a younger mother is considered an “orphan”. The same happened to the foal in the following video. And we know that…
Happiness has followed sadness after a foal who lost his mom at eight days old has reinforced with a cow. Stranded foal Thomas and dairy cow Rusty have framed a surprising bond at their home ranch in Gorey, Co. Wexford, following a miserable beginning to Thomas’ young life. Pureblood raiser and dairy rancher Des Devereux…
In barrel racing, some riders believe that using a whip encourages their horses to run faster. However, evidence suggests that whipping can actually slow a horse down. When a horse is whipped, it may instinctively tuck its hindquarters to avoid the discomfort, which affects its stride and forward momentum. Additionally, excessive movement from the rider,…
Old Billy, born in 1760 in Woolston, Cheshire, England, holds the record as the longest-living horse, reaching an extraordinary age of 62. Throughout his life, he worked as a barge horse, pulling vessels along the canals for the Mersey and Irwell Navigation Company. He was described as looking like a large Cob or Shire horse,…
Endo, a 22-year-old Appaloosa gelding from Corvallis, Oregon, has amazed the world by earning three Guinness World Records despite being completely blind. Known as “Endo the Blind,” he has become a symbol of strength and determination in the horse community. At eight years old, Endo was diagnosed with equine recurrent uveitis, a painful condition that…
Sable Island, a remote crescent-shaped sandbar located approximately 300 kilometers southeast of Nova Scotia, Canada, is home to a remarkable population of wild horses. These horses, with their thick, shaggy coats and sturdy bodies, have lived freely on the island for centuries, becoming a symbol of resilience and natural beauty. Despite the harsh environment, they…