Where Horses Rule
Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics. Sometimes shows are limited exclusively to jumpers, sometimes jumper classes are offered in conjunction with other English-style events, and sometimes…
The Royal Horse Artillery was formed in 1793 as a distinct arm of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, commonly termed Royal Artillery, of the British Army. Horses are still in service for ceremonial purposes but were phased out from operational deployment during the 1930s. The Royal Horse Artillery, currently consists of three regiments and one…
We have seen amazing performances of dressage and sometimes we might also have been amazed at what horses were able to do. We all know that dressage is a high skilled form of riding, it is an art which is also considered as the highest expression of horse training. Horse and rider are expected to…
The Appaloosa is an American horse breed best known for its colorful spotted coat pattern. The Appaloosa is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. It was named the official state horse of Idaho in 1975. It is best known as a stock horse used in a number of western riding disciplines,…
It’s good to have fun when you are working around horses. Grooms work long and hard, and sometimes you just need to get creative and have a good laugh with the vacuum instead of crying about how dirty your horse is. The advantage to having a vacuum is that it can replace some of your…
Loading a horse into a trailer is not a separate skill that horses and their handlers need to learn. Loading is simply a response to the step cue you’ve taught your horse through heeding. The horse that has learned to stay at your shoulder, trust your consistency and trust that he’s got your full attention…
There are always unexpected things during the process of riding and we usually should be prepared about anything. Horses are such unpredictable animals and we never know what they are going to do and what they have set their mind on. It is usually because of these unexpected turns that accidents happen, some of them…
In their natural environment horses are playful gentle animals who form faithful bonds and are always there for their equine friends. This doesn’t change a bit even when they are under the care of a human. Moreover, they are eager to learn new things. Considered to be intelligent animals they also have a logical, flexible…
The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse named for and derived from the farm horses of Clydesdale, a county in Scotland. Although originally one of the smaller breeds of draught horses, it is now a tall breed. The Clydesdale was originally used for agriculture, hauling coal in Lanarkshire, and heavy hauling in Glasgow. Today,…
As horse lovers and riders we all know the feeling when a horse is galloping and we are on its back. You feel the world is yours and no one and nothing can take away the freedom you experience. But have you ever tried galloping with a herd of horses? It is surely an experience…
There is nothing cuter and more adorable than a foal playing in the pasture, jumping around or just hanging out with its mother. There is something special about them that we can’t explain in words but they are simply enchanting. Even though they have poor balance and are just beginning to explore the surrounding and…
Horses go through years of training just to master the skills needed for a certain competition. This is true about all horse sports competitions like dressage, showjumping and any other discipline. You can’t really make a dressage horse jump as he isn’t used to jumping but he is used to the fancy footwork. What you…
When it comes to life with horses every single moment matters and means a lot to us. We can never forget the quite times in the stable alone with the horse we love sharing our secrets or grooming him before going for a ride. There are times when you just show up at the barn…
It’s amazing to have a place where people bring rescued horses and where people get rescued right back. As a matter of fact, White Rock Horse Rescue Ranch is the place where you can take the rescued horses. Their primary mission is to rescue horses that have been abandoned or abused and to find new…
Horses, burros, mules, goats and sheep call Horse Haven home. The animals on these scenic pastures have gone to Best Friends because they were abused, neglected, or simply because they became old, injured or unrideable and their families could no longer afford to keep them. At Horse Haven, the animals have access to outstanding medical…
We have seen and heard about therapy horses and the effect they have on the people suffering from psychological shock. Those people claimed that these horses helped them get through difficult moments in their life and offered them the tranquility that no one else had offered them before. Maybe you have watched the movie or…