Where Horses Rule
Horses don’t hate camels. They are in fact, afraid of that unusual pungent smell. Horses have a strong sense of smell, they get scared by a huge creature standing next to them smelling weird. But horses will spook at anything they have not seen before, like camels, for example. It’s not hard to imagine horses…
Have you ever watched a horse show? What a horse show means differ from country to country, but as a general rule, it’s an event whereby you show your horse and its abilities either ridden or in hand. Some events are breed, type, or discipline-specific, whereas others are open to all. Today we will admire…
Let’s take a moment to watch this funny video. Apparently, this woman was trying to move this haystack in the truck bed. But unfortunately, bad things happen sometimes. From what we see, the haystack was a bit heavy for her, so when she almost got to the top, she fell down, and all the hay…
Tennessee Walking Horses are great all-around horses. They have a good temperament, are sturdy and reliable. They are best known for their style of walking, and comfortable ride, but there is much more to Tennessee Walkers. The Tennessee Walking Horse’s gait is just one of many desirable traits of this breed. Although the footfall pattern…
Do Horses Need Their Own Separate Stalls? Short Answer: In traditionally built barns, Yes. Whether a horse needs its own stall depends on the horse and the particular stall. If your barn has standard 12×12 or even 12×16 foot stalls, then they are too small for average-sized horses to be paired up together. But the…
We all can agree that horses are special creatures. They are majestic, strong, and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they’re around humans, other horses, or even rabbits, like in our video, they are amazingly communicative and thrive in social settings. These qualities are part of the reason why horses can develop such…
We all understand that nature can be a mean beast, and sometimes a foal is left without a mother. Since a foal normally stays with the dam until about six months of age, any foal that loses its mother younger than that is considered “orphaned”. And we know that an orphan foal still needs another…
Horses, like humans, all have unique personalities, characteristics, and habits. They display responses to stimulants and experiences that can cause us to question the meaning behind them. Some of these tendencies like nudging or following you around are relatively easy to decipher. Licking, however, leaves many equestrians and horse lovers confused. Having your horse lick…
WATER! Water is crucial for every function in your horse’s body from their respiratory tract to their digestive system. Horses need 2 to 3 times more water than any other feed. Horses drink an average of 5 to 10 gallons of fresh water a day. Take a look at this funny horse that can’t stop…
Both horses and cows are herd animals and prey animals, and they share a similar body communication. When we put one cow and one horse together, they can get along well enough. Similarly, if we put one horse and a herd of cows, or one cow and herd of horses, the lonely animal will try…
We’ve all seen the devastation that fires can cause and the terrifying images of barns and homes being consumed while people and animals alike run for their lives. We’ve seen the images of horses having to be turned loose by their owners in hopes that they can escape. Only to watch them run around in…
Let’s take a look at this beautiful mare running around with her one-week-old foal. Amazing, isn’t it? Mares and foals are typically close to each other during the first days and weeks of life. It is said that a mare will remember her baby for the rest of her life, even if they’re separated very…
Donkeys today come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and coat texture. The most common coat color is grey, followed by brown and then black, roan, and broken colored donkeys (a combination of brown and white or black and white markings) and the rarest color is pure white. The one in our video is black and…
Did you know that horses have their own ‘GPS’ (Global Positioning System)? Wherever they are, horses can orientate themselves based on magnetic fields. Have you ever wondered why your horse is much more forward on the way home than when you are leaving the stable? Even when riding with loose reins in an unfamiliar area,…
Do you want to see a funny incident? Take a look at this video where a kangaroo joins in a horse race. I am sure that the kangaroo got into the race accidentally. It may have already been on the trace and hearing the horses’ hooves, it got frightened and bounded ahead. On the other…
While not all accidents can be prevented, horses die every winter after becoming trapped in icy bodies of water. But horses owners can reduce the risk by taking steps to protect horses from icy surfaces or frozen ponds. If you have water bodies on your horse property, there are some tips on how to keep…