Where Horses Rule
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…
I’m sure this video will make your day, especially if you watch it with the volume on. Joey, the horse, starts to run away at the show and his owner tries to calm him down a bit. It’s his first show, so he was excused, which is good. And maybe the next time he will…
Horse training is not a quick or easy process, no matter what various books, videos, or websites may tell you. However, it is also not all shrouded in mystery either, and it is possible to learn along with your horse, and doing so with a competent trainer or coach is the wisest way to go….
Some people have been known to train cows and bulls to jump and ride them just like a horse. It’s going to take some training, as bulls may be more naturally inclined to be aggressive, but they are rideable. Some are extremely gentle. Yes, they have a stronger character than horses or cows, but they…
Rudj Bellini is a magnificent Italian artist who mixes theater, dance, and music, of course, being on horseback. Here is a beautiful video with him and Brezo Aldara, his horse, doing a bit of dressage training for the internet public eyes. Dressage is all about learning to work with your horse and help him achieve…
A London motorcyclist thought it would be fun to record himself pulling a wheelie in the part of central London known as the Square Mile, but local police soon put a stop to his antics. YouTube user Aimanas Aima had just pulled a quick wheelie, recording it with a helmet camera, when suddenly a large…
Jack, the speckled special needs horse, seen in the video below, has no problem allowing his farrier, Al, to work on his hooves. As a matter of fact, he nudges and licks the farrier with an air of contented gratitude while the man tries to complete his work. “I love you, Al, for fixing my…
When you own a horse, you’ll quickly find that many people will ask you if they can ride your horse. It may be friends, coworkers, or other riders at your barn, but at some point, you’ll have to face that dreaded question: “Can I ride your horse?” This video has some great potential responses, some…
Who says you have to be an adult in order to be a great horse handler? Young Jonna’s father is an equestrian, and she’s been around horses for years. In this video, she works with a horse, and she does so beautifully. She remains in excellent control of the horse, asking him to do any…
Horses are highly intelligent, and they can be taught all sorts of different behaviors beyond those used in riding. The girl in this video is training her horse to identify a picture of a horse when presented with pictures of different animal types. The training looks to be quite effective so far, with the horse…
Horses teach us a lot. They teach us how to be confident and how to be patient. They teach us the value of hard work and the importance of being clear in communicating what we want. They also teach us empathy and how to care for another living being. And when we’re on their backs,…
Kortney Steury was filling up for gas when she saw this amusing sight – an Amish man “drifting” with his horse and buggy in on the ice. “I was filling up my car with gas in my hometown and noticed an Amish guy doing donuts right before my eyes on his horse and buggy,” said…
It’s romantic to think of ponies roaming the moors of Dartmoor National Park in southwest England, tails up, manes flying in the breeze. But it’s not an entirely happy life for these ponies, many of whom end up being slaughtered and sold for meat, said to be a conservation measure to protect the delicate balance…
I believe we all agree that Budweiser Clydesdales have become the most famous horses in the world. They are a wonderful team of Clydesdale horses who can be seen in different ads and commercials made by the Anheuser-Busch Company, an American brewing corporation founded in 1852. The Budweiser Clydesdale’s are recognized for their spectacular advertisements…
Gypsy Vanners are some of the most outstanding horses in the world and we are definitely very lucky to have them around. These amazing creatures look like they come from another planet because their beauty is so magical and enchanting. People usually recognize them due to their remarkable look but people who have worked with…
Something very interesting that distinguishes horses from each other is their unique colt pattern all over their bodies. It is true that the first thing that people look at is skin color that helps them recognize a certain breed immediately because there are also breeds who do not have those patterns over their bodies cause…