Where Horses Rule
We’ve all seen the devastation that fires can cause and the terrifying images of barns and homes being consumed while people and animals alike run for their lives. We’ve seen the images of horses having to be turned loose by their owners in hopes that they can escape. Only to watch them run around in…
Floods are one of the more common natural disasters faced by horse owners. Many properties are in floodplains but some owners have a false sense of security. Floods can be slow or fast-rising. Slow-rising floods are typical as floodwaters move down a river or creek and can often be predicted to reach a certain height….
Did you know that horses have their own ‘GPS’ (Global Positioning System)? Wherever they are, horses can orientate themselves based on magnetic fields. Have you ever wondered why your horse is much more forward on the way home than when you are leaving the stable? Even when riding with loose reins in an unfamiliar area,…
While not all accidents can be prevented, horses die every winter after becoming trapped in icy bodies of water. But horses owners can reduce the risk by taking steps to protect horses from icy surfaces or frozen ponds. If you have water bodies on your horse property, there are some tips on how to keep…
One day, Ashley and her mini dwarf pony, Pumpkin, had a very important vet appointment. She was going to have braces molded. Because of the way Pumpkin was bred, she ended up being a dwarf pony, and this caused some issues. Dwarfism is when a pony is short in stature because of its genes or…
This horse, named Mikko, was in a holding area for wild horses, and everyone was too busy to help him until a girl named Emma spotted him. A ranch adopted him and Emma went to help. At first, he was so scared and didn’t let her touch him. But then he started being a little…
The strongest bond between this loyal horse and its sick owner. She met this horse named Willow when she was only one year old. She came across a lady who had 12 horses, and Willow was one of them. She asked the lady if she could have her and the lady said “yes”. View this…
Horses may not love each other in the same capacity as a human loving another human. But a horse can undoubtedly feel and give affection. Horses show affection for one another through vocalizations as well as by actions. For example, they nickel to show happiness when greeting other horses, scratch to show affection and love,…
One day, they received an anonymous message, saying “I think you should know what’s going on with some horses across the river.” And immediately they just made the decision to go pick them up. Rosie, one of the horses, was simply depressed and her spirit was very low. The three of them were so beaten…
This girl went with her dad to a horse auction and they found Bubby, being picked on, kicked, and bitten by two other males. That auction was notorious for sending horses to slaughter, so every horse there was in terrible condition. Bubby was in good shape compared to the other horses, but he was incredibly…
Mares that lose their foals can become irregular in their breeding cycle and often lose out on the entire breeding season. Time is of the essence when it comes to fostering as the mare will only stay in milk for four to five days and foals need colostrum within eight hours of being born. Orphaned…
Imagine your horse gets stuck in the mud or cement, like in this video. What would you do? Unfortunately, accidents like this happen, but fortunately, there are good people ready to help. This horse was helped by someone and taken out of the cement with the crane. Horses are talented at getting themselves hurt. Sometimes…
As mentioned many times before, horses are herd animals. It means that no matter what, they want to be within at least seeing and hopefully smelling distance of another horse, especially horses they know and like, and especially family. Well, here’s an example that horses would do anything for another horse. As we can see…
Mustangs are close-knit animals, and they treasure their families above all else, and the close bonds they form are crucial both for their emotional and physical survival. They are gentle and loving towards their young, and yet, these strong and powerful stallions can fight to the death to protect their mares. In this video, we…
Here is another heartwarming video, where after being forced to sell her barrel racer four years ago, this girl has no idea that her parents repurchased him, and she’s about to be reunited with her horse. What do you think? Is a horse capable of remembering its owner? Well, many experts agree that horses do,…
It’s challenging to find a horse owner who doesn’t also live with at least one dog. Horses and dogs are a natural combination. If you love horses, chances are you love dogs, too. Although dogs and horses can often become great friends, the danger is inherent whenever these two species come together. The sheer size…