Did you ever have a problem with your horse after hearing a gunshot? If yes, the following advice will be very helpful. Step 1. Identify what scares the horse. It’s more than one thing, chose which one you’ll tackle first and stick to it until you’re done. Don’t do two things at once! Step2. Figure…
“Together, We Made The Impossible Possible.”
What you are going to watch in this video is a short summary of what happened in 3 years between Celina Ludvigsen and her horse. Let’s hear her thoughts for more and watch the beautiful video below: ” 3 years, what? Wow, time flies…I just hope this video sums up these 3 beautiful, hard-working years!…
The Inspiring Survival Story Of Three-Legged Horse From Hurricane Katrina Era
So many heroic stories emerged from the Hurricane Katrina era of American history that one could get dizzy from this steady stream of impossible achievements. Most have to do with rescues of people that might otherwise have drowned or lost all of their possessions only to be given a second chance at life by a…
World War 2 Heroes, Women And Their Equine Colleagues Who Worked On UK’s Farms
Britain’s Land Girls and the 500,000 horses they labored alongside are being remembered as the country marks 80 years since the start of World War Two. Working animal charity SPANA is calling on the public to honor the women and their equine colleagues, who worked on the UK’s farms to help feed Britain throughout the…
Women Wearing Pony Ears And Tails Try To Raise Awareness Towards The Deaths Of Horses
A group of women walked 26.2 miles through London wearing high-vis pony ears and tails to raise awareness of the deaths of horses and other livestock on roads in the New Forest. The 18 women, who called themselves the New Forest Night Mares, were taking part in the Moon Walk, a night-time marathon event that…
Dressage Icons Help Riders ‘Turn Good Into Amazing’
Multiple Olympic medallist Carl Hester and top international dressage judge Peter Storr are teaming up to help riders “turn good into amazing” at a Bolesworth masterclass. Titled “80% is the new 70% — through the eyes of the judges”, Carl and Peter will discuss what judges are looking for in a test and how attention…
Danger Coming From Grass Cutting- Owner Seeks To Raise Awareness
The owner of two ponies who ate grass cuttings dumped in their field said people who think they’re “doing a good deed” need to be aware of the danger it can cause. Tia Evans, 29, of Lancaster, discovered six-year-old gypsy cob Gunner and Thomas, a 21-year-old New Forest, eating two piles of cuttings. Tia said:…
Researches Believe That Racehorses Use Less Energy To Gallop Than Previously
Racehorses use less energy to gallop than has previously been thought, a study has shown. Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) used force plate technology, a measuring instrument which measures ground reaction forces, to “accurately measure” the external work involved in racehorses’ galloping. A spokesman for the RVC said “This technique, which has never…
Danger Faced By A Significantly High Number Of Riders Using The Roads
The video that you are going to watch is a sensibility video for drivers to be informed about roads used by horse riders and the speed limit they should use. Driving offenses involving death. The main types of driving offenses involving fatalities are ‘dangerous driving’ and ‘careless or inconsiderate driving’. The driver’s behavior is what…
Yard Fire Took The Lives Of Three Horses
Three horses have died in a fire at one of the UK’s largest miniature horse farms. Three barns at Rosaphia Horses/Willock Farm in Wisbech St Mary, Cambridgeshire were involved. The farm is home to miniature horse breeder Samantha Wheatley, her husband David and children Charlotte and Sophia. While all people were accounted for, the majority…
Electrician Allergic To Horses Secretly Learns How To Ride For Surprise Horsey Proposal
An electrician who had never ridden and was allergic to horses had six months of riding lessons in secret in order to surprise his girlfriend with a horseback proposal. Ryan Schubert had to run into the house and jump into the shower after lessons – and drive to his aunt’s house to get his jodhpurs…
Mare Loses The Battle Against Colic- “She Gave Us All Some Unforgettable Days”
Star four-year-old filly Sea Of Class has died following a battle with colic. The Irish Oaks winner suffered a career-ending bout of colic two weeks ago, caused by a cancerous tumor, and had been receiving specialist care following surgery. There were hopes she was showing signs of rallying, but despite vets’ best efforts, a second…
The Main Reason That Leads Stallions To Be Frustrated
Contrary to popular myths, many stallions do not live with a harem of mares. Nor, in natural settings, do they fight each other to the death in competition for mares. Stallions that are kept from estrous (a regularly recurrent state of sexual receptivity during which the female of most mammals will accept the male and…
Does My Horse Love Me As Much As I Do?
If someone were to ask me, “Does your horse love you?” I would not hesitate to respond, “Of course my horse loves me!” Right? However, even love between humans is barely understood, even when looking at the emotion’s many dimensions, such as neurochemistry, philosophy, and anthropology. Likewise, behavior science can’t tell us–at least not yet–if…
Risky Future For World’s Largest Herd Of Rare Breed
The world’s largest recognized herd of Caspian horses could be in jeopardy if sponsors cannot be found to ensure its future. The Sirhowy Stud, based in Farnham, Surrey is home to 50 of the rare breed, which was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in Iran in 1975. Following the closure of the…
Being Surrounded By A Herd Of Cows Using A Bridleway, Rider Praises Her ‘One In A Billion’ Horse
A rider who found herself surrounded by a herd of cows while using a bridleway has praised her “one in a billion” horse who took it all in his stride. Amanda Prior, an equine product tester from Dorset, was hacking her 16.1hh eventer Max when the cows appeared. Amanda said: “I’d been for a gallop…