Where Horses Rule
Dogs are incredibly social creatures that can also adapt to almost any situation. This makes them great around a variety of other animals. Plus, their herding nature makes them feel comfortable around large, hooved animals. In fact, dogs are often used to help herd cattle and sheep without hurting them. Unfortunately, however, donkeys don’t have…
When the foal feels in danger or feels insecure, it uses some sounds to call its mother. She can become aggressive if the way she is called is worrying because she thinks someone wants to hurt her child. We see the same thing in the video, the foal cries calling its mother, and she comes…
It’s always lovely to see a mother looking at her child with love. Well, let’s take a moment and admire this cute little furball and its mommy. She’s looking at her little one with so much love that it will melt our hearts for sure because baby animals have the power to melt all hearts,…
Horses need fresh air and green grass to lead a healthy lifestyle. Take a look at these wonderful horses enjoying a peaceful and sunny day on this fresh pasture. They certainly feel very good and they like these few hours of peace and quiet. But horses should be fed hay before going out on pasture…
Horses are natural grazers, they eat little and often. Their natural diet is mainly grass, which has high roughage content. Horses should be provided with a predominantly fiber-based diet, either grass, hay, or a hay replacement to mimic their natural feeding pattern as closely as possible. Good quality grazing may be adequate for the intake…
Children’s safety around horses should always be a priority for those who want to share their passion with their kids. Weighing over 1,000 pounds with a tendency to bite and kick, horses can be dangerous for children who don’t know how to act around them. It will only take one small mistake to cause serious…
Horses can be both loyal and protective, as most companion animals are. It’s easy to find examples of loyalty in horses because they will always try to protect us. This behavior is also something usual in herds. Humans can act like herd animals, but most aren’t used to it like horses are. Horses act that…
Standing on a horse is just like any other skill or trust issue. It doesn’t mean it covers the complete horse. There are a lot of people who can walk around on their horses and can’t canter. So, it’s good if your horse will stand completely still and it does take some courage to get…
Mutual grooming between mamma horse and its foal Mutual grooming in horses is a very important behavior. This caregiving behavior is also known as epileptic behavior, which includes self and mutual grooming and it’s one of the most important horse behaviors related to relationships within a herd. In our video, this mother is grooming its…
In case you didn’t know, donkeys are surprisingly affectionate and loving. They seek out their trusted humans or other animals, whether to be petted, hugged, or simply to stand nearby. They can also become quite close to dogs, horses, and other pasture pals. They are smarter and more personable than a horse and just below…
I think we all realize how hard it is to take care of a blind horse. In addition to the pity you feel for him (because it really is something horrible when someone loses their sight), you also have to be very careful when you are around him. Just look at this beautiful white horse,…
Horses sometimes can be pretty dangerous animals, especially because they can harm their owner. Usually, these animals are very gentle and tender, but when they feel that someone is about to hurt them, they become violent. The horse is devoted to its owner especially when he is loved and taken care of, and when its…
It’s probably fair to say that horses and dogs have been the most loyal friends to humans throughout history, so perhaps it shouldn’t be too surprising that the two beloved creatures would hit it off with one another as well. Even amid a little social rest from their owners, dogs and horses aren’t afraid to…
Have you ever wondered what the first few days of life are like for a new foal? Those first days are full of new experiences, adventures, and learning opportunities. Once they’ve gotten a clean bill of health, both mare and foal can experiment outside for the first time. In the video, we can see how…
Some say horses can love their human companions. Others say they only love other animals in their herd. It depends on your definition of the word love. There are different kinds of love, and these are a few of the types of love among animals. Herd love is most common in horses. They trust each…
Let’s take a minute and just watch this cute foal almost jumping up in joy when he first goes outside in the fresh air. I think the wide space and the sun were very good for him and his health. The first few days of a horse’s life set the stage for his future health,…