Where Horses Rule
1) Horses Sleep Standing Up. Yes, horses do sleep standing up! They sleep laying down too, but only for short times. Learn all about the sleeping habits of horses. 2) Horses Can’t Burp. That’s right! Horses can’t burp, at least not the way humans do. They can’t vomit or breathe through their mouths like humans…
A Warmblood breed, the Dutch Warmblood is an extraordinary sport horse that has risen to prominence in the international equestrian world in recent years. The Dutch Warmblood is often used as a competitive and recreational horse in the major international equestrian disciplines of dressage, jumping, three-day event, and driving. The same characteristics and approach that…
1) The American Standardbred is a very popular driving breed for both racing and pleasure driving. A former racing Standardbred can be retrained for pleasure driving. It’s important to remember that the what is desirable in a racehorse may not be desirable in a pleasure horse and that you must re-teach some Standardbreds to respond…
It is always sad to lose someone you love and the Black Forest Fire has come between so many people and their animals. Some animals are lost and nothing is known about them while others were caught in the blazing fire. Fortunately, one man was reunited with his horse after he feared that he wouldn’t…
The life of a racehorse can be quite the grind. Daily workouts, followed by hot walks and cold baths before getting the rest of the day to relax in the stall. The best horsemen know that happy horses are more likely to produce, and actively look to break up the monotony as often as possible;…
An initiative aiming to “give a cob a job” will encourage better breeding of traditional gypsy cobs, while also benefiting individuals with mental health issues and learning difficulties. The Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA) is setting up an equine therapy center near Canterbury, as part of its welfare charitable arm Cob Care, which aims to…
Paralympian Felicity Coulthard’s 2008 freestyle silver-medal winning partner Roffelaar has been put down at the age of 21 due to colic. The striking gelding also secured a bronze medal at the 2007 world championships and went on to a second Paralympic team slot at London 2012, loaned to a South African rider. Grade II rider…
The American Saddlebred originated in the southern United States during the country’s early days, descended from the Narragansett Pacer and the Thoroughbred. It became a popular riding horse due to its intelligence and smooth gaits, therefore the main choice for many generals during the Civil War. The first breed registry was formed in 1891, and…
1) You become a hoarder. Because gradually, bit by bit (no pun intended), your spare room becomes a storage space for bridles, saddles rugs, boots, show gear, normal gear, yard clothes, lesson clothes, spare saddlecloths and various other pieces of horsey equipment. It never gets thrown out or sold because you “might need it” sometime…
Horse boarding is the modern version of chariot racing that promises to pump extreme hearts and classic horse lovers. They say taking off is the hardest part. Please welcome the world of horse boarding, where horsepower is, in fact, the power output of a horse. Not a jet ski. Horse boarding can be enjoyed both…
“Somewhere…somewhere in time’s own space, there must be some sweet pastured place Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow, Some Paradise where horses go. For by the love that guides my pen I know great horses live again.” ~ Stanley Harrison “The earth would be nothing without the people, but the man would be…
You see plenty of cars, vans and the odd motorbike parked in McDonald’s car parks as drivers and riders pop in for a quick bite. But you don’t see many horses. So it was something of a surprise when traffic police officers on a night shift saw this chap park his horse and gig outside…
An international dressage rider is fighting for life after sustaining a severe head injury while rescuing a stranger’s horses from a yard ravaged by bush fires. German rider Janina Kletke, who is based in Australia, responded to a phone call asking if she could collect four horses from a burnt-out property in Garfield North, Victoria….
Horse-trainer Emma Massingale has embraced the summer and dramatic coastline of her home county by taking six horses for a loose adventure on the beach. The award-winning film-maker created her latest video The Mini Tribe Go Wild At The Seaside with familiar Youtube stars Albert and Ernie, who were joined by young miniatures Stan, Percy…
A rider “terrorized” by 20 teenagers on mopeds who raced her galloping horse along the road has urged others to be vigilant. Christina Campbell was riding Karen Ludford’s 16hh cob Raffles in Mayles Lane, Funtley, Fareham when she heard engines approaching from behind. Christina said: “It sounded like a lot of motorbikes, which wouldn’t normally…
For centuries, horses have transported humans across continents but this spring, horse trainer Emma Massingale will turn the tables when she cycles across Europe carrying two miniature equines in a specially-adapted tricycle. The free-rider and film-maker will start her journey in Switzerland, following the Rhine across Europe until she returns to the UK. The trip…