Where Horses Rule
Some may wonder why people still use horses today when there are many more automatic, easier, faster, and less tiring ways to do the job. Many do it because they like it and want to pass on what they have learned about horses. It is important to pass on what can be done using horses…
Horses have been our firm companions since the beginning of recorded history, often far more valuable than other domesticated beasts because of their countless uses. They are, like us, beings with a strange dichotomy: strong and tender, massive and graceful, confident and gentle. There is something about the outside of a horse that is good…
Caring for a horse means much more than just wanting to have a horse or the fact that we like this animal. It takes a lot more than that because these noble animals require much attention. The connection that is formed between a horse and its owner is very strong, starting from the simple fact…
When you think of strong animals, what comes to your mind? Maybe a tiger or a lion, probably an elephant or an ox. But what about a Belgian horse that managed to pull 18 people after him? Big and resilient horses, but graceful and fast, are an image of pure power. Their large muscles have…
What do you do when your car gets stuck in the mud? Well, a solution would be to call someone who has a car with a winch or to try and solve the situation yourself. But another solution would be, like in this video, to get help from a draft horse. While the age of…
What can be more heartwarming than seeing someone happy to get their own horse? Especially after two years of just leasing one. In the video, we can see the happiness in her eyes when she finally gets the papers stating that the horse is all hers now. Only if leasing a horse doesn’t provide enough…
It’s been said that a good dressage horse seems to be dancing, and that’s just what this video exemplifies. Carl Hester and his mount, Nip Tuck, perform their winning dressage freestyle which sealed them a win at Olympia 2016. What’s beautiful about this freestyle is the fact that Hester and Nip Tuck are so perfectly…
Anyone who’s ever ridden a horse knows that it’s an extremely difficult sport. Horses are strong and have incredible reflexes, meaning that they can leap and spin out from under you in seconds. But if riding a horse weren’t difficult enough, riding a horse sidesaddle added a whole new challenge. This video does a great…
Horses are naturally skittish, so introducing a dog to a horse can be an interesting event. When this young foal first meets this dog, he’s not at all sure about how to handle the situation. But with a little time, the foal settles in; the dog starts to mind his own business, and the foal…
Horseback riding is always a challenge, and that’s what keeps us coming back, right? This little girl was in for quite the surprise when her pony took a jump enthusiastically, and she found herself thrown up on his neck. Luckily for her, the pony knew just what to do, coming to an instant halt and…
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,…
Haggis the pony had a rough life. He was highly overweight, and his hooves were allowed to get severely long. As a result, he was unhealthy and lame, and it was difficult for him to walk with his long hooves. Horses need regular farrier care to maintain their hooves and keep them an appropriate length….
When this man brings a wooden flute into a horse pasture, you might imagine that any number of things would happen. But when he starts to play? The horses absolutely show that they enjoy and are fascinated by the music. They gather around him, inspect him intently, and seem quite happy to stand next to…