Where Horses Rule
Imagine waking up in the morning caressed by your horse, who wants to play. I think this is every child’s dream, especially since horses can be excellent playmates. Play is a fundamental aspect of equine behavior. Desire to play starts in early foal-hood and continues even in adulthood. It is an essential aspect of development,…
This adorable little girl was riding a white pony named Lightning, but then he suddenly decided to stop. He got down and rolled around in the mud, but it seems like he forgot that the girl was still riding him. So she fell from her pony but fortunately, nothing bad happened, she just got a…
Equines can start and stop play sessions through a series of behavioral signals, especially when they are still foals. Typical initiators are nudging or nipping, approaching nose-to-nose, as well pawing at another horse. Play fighting, in particular, is often initiated through head-tossing. All horses have a strong desire to play; even a day-old foal displays…
If you are not an equestrian at heart and don’t have the time and space to dedicate to a large horse, miniature horses can make excellent companion animals. While they look similar to their cousin, the Pony, miniature ponies are classed as horses because they are bred to be miniature replicas of full-grown horses. Ponies…
Zebras and horses have a lot in common. Both are herbivores, herd animals, have hoofed feet, and can run fast. They also have a similar number of teeth, long heads, and manes. Also, zebras and horses are mammals and members of the Equidae family. However, they are different species, and they have many differences. For…
If you’re caring for horses with limited pasture, you may be wondering how they get along with other species of animals. Because individual animals each have their own unique personalities, preferences, and histories of trauma, this may not apply universally to all horses and the other species they interact with. Still, it should provide a…
Did you know that carrots are not only healthy for humans, but they are also extremely healthy for your horse?! Most of the horses adore eating carrots as treats, and, thankfully, they are inexpensive and very nutritious! Can horses eat carrots? Yes, horses can eat carrots, and they typically look forward to getting them, even…
Horses can become very attached to each other, especially foals to the mare. So, as we can see in this video, this foal doesn’t want to leave the mare’s side at all. That’s because, in the first month of its life, the foal is dependent on its mare. The first month of a foal’s life…
Some may think about how beautiful this horse is, how gorgeous, graceful, proud he looks. But some may think about the way he is trying to say hello to a statue. Either way, his action is a funny one. When we work with horses there are certain situations we are bound to run into sooner…
I think many of us expected the horse to panic or start running through the pastures. Well, fortunately, that didn’t happen. We can say that these horses caught the bait. Yes, they were confused at first but again, fortunately, nothing bad happened. However, I wouldn’t recommend such “jokes” with any horse because sometimes, a confused…
What do you think? Will this foal become a professional dressage horse when he will grow up? As we can see, he looks very graceful already, moving confidently, with his head up and his posture straight. I’m sure he would be great for dressage shows. Ideally, the dressage athlete has an “uphill” appearance and is…
This video might be a little bit scary for some, while others might find it cute. Let’s take a look at this little child playing, walking under this mini horse over and over again. And the good part is that the horse didn’t even bother his game. Some may think that this could end badly…
Most horses enjoy eating occasional treats, but finding a healthy choice that they love can be challenging. Some fruits and vegetables that we love can also be healthy treat alternatives for horses. You may not have thought of it, but watermelon could be a treatment option for your horse. Watermelons are a favorite treat during…
Prepare to laugh your lungs out and your funny bone tickled by this hilarious video featuring a horse with a pole in his mouth. It’s not every day that you witness a horse engaging in such peculiar behavior, and it’s both confusing and side-splittingly funny. What makes it even more comical is the horse’s serious…
Get ready to laugh out loud at this hilarious and adorable video featuring a horse with some serious attachment issues! Just like when we get clingy and really attached to someone we love, this horse has taken it to a whole new level. And let’s just say, it’s absolutely priceless! The horse in question is…
Get ready for a heartwarming and surprising story that will leave you in awe. Picture this: a horse lover attends a horse auction and lays eyes on a stunning grey mare. Captivated by her beauty, they decide to bid on her and win, bringing her home to their farm. Little did they know, a sweet…